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Posted 12/23/2012 9:28 AM (GMT -5)
Does anyone know where there is a liosting of the different types of radiation therapy offered at Veterans' Administration hospitals?  I am in the Southeast and am considering radiation for my T1c, Gleason 3+4 cancer.

Thanks

David

Posted 12/23/2012 12:07 PM (GMT -5)
Here is a link to a discussion on The Ck Forum about the availability of CK for VA patients :

http://www.cyberknife.com/Forum.aspx?g=posts&t=3184#jumptobottom

Where in the SE are you located ??

Good luck on your journey.
Posted 12/23/2012 12:09 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks so much for the reply.

I am in Tampa, FL.

David

Posted 12/23/2012 3:41 PM (GMT -5)
David:

I checked the Accuray website ( manufacturer of the CyberKnife machine) and there are several CyberKnife Centers in the Tampa area. I bet if you give them a call, they can answer about the possibility of them being able to treat VA patients. Good luck on your journey.

JAVGuzzi ( US Navy, active duty 1967-1975)
Posted 12/24/2012 12:01 PM (GMT -5)
DD,
I am in the same area, check Dr John Steel in Tampa. Not sure if all insurance is accepted. I am scheduled to begin treatment based on a recommendation of a neighbor who just went through it.
Posted 12/24/2012 12:07 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks!!! That is the doctor I want to see. I am interested in either brachytherapy or CyberKnife. Haven't decided which one. I am trying to find out if the VA will send me over there.

I checked with TampaBay Radiation Oncology and the young lady was very nice (as opposed to the not-so-nice lady at Moffitt) and said they do work with patients the VA sends them. I have an appointment in January at the VA and will discuss it with my doc.

Thanks again and have a great holiday.

David
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