ralphsrose Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 About 2 months ago my mom was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer. a friend stated they had heard good things regarding a Dr. Vargas at the betania west institute. I was wondering if anyone has any information about this dr or clinic. Thanks alot!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 Ralph, Nci designated centers are cancer centers designated by the National Institute of Health (NIH). Here is the one in Iowa IOWA George J. Weiner, M.D. Director Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at The University of Iowa 5970 "Z" JPP 200 Hawkins Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52242 Tel: 319/353-8620 Fax: 319/353-8988 (Comprehensive Cancer Center) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 Dear Ralph and John. First I want to say, Ralph have you looked into Mayo?? I have a dear friend from Iowa who goes to Mayo because she wasn't happy with the care & treatments she got in Iowa when she was going through her lung cancer journey. (everyone has an opinon)! By the way, she has been VERY PLEASED with the care she has gotten at Mayo Clinic. Also, I was a stage IIIA-B and I am here 7+ years later!! Second, John BLESS YOUR HUGE HEART for all the wonderful information you share with all of us. Your right on the ball my friend!! THANK YOU!! Warm and Gentle Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 Forgot about Mayo, of course I prefer mustard Just kidding, couldn't resist Actually, the Mayo Clinic does have a better reputation, just didnt think of it being that close http://www.usnews.com/usnews/nycu/healt ... hqcanc.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphsrose Posted March 28, 2003 Author Share Posted March 28, 2003 thank you for all your information. it is so hard to sort through all the medical records. I dont think i have seen the library this much since high school. The whole thing just seems like a bad dream, but unfortunately one we cant seem to wake up from. thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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