John West

Review of Mayo Clinic Health System Mank...

If you get cancer, you can fare far worse than get...

If you get cancer, you can fare far worse than getting treated here. My experience was entirely positive; your mileage may vary.

The hematologist/oncologist at the Andreas Cancer Center here knew exactly what I had, despite its being very rare, several months before I'd let him run a simple test which confirmed his initial suspicions. He patiently worked with me at my own pace eliminating all other possibilities before finally diagnosing me for treatment. Despite my deep-seated distrust of doctors, I never felt pressured, even though early treatment (in my case) is crucial to outcome. In the end, a single week's worth of admittedly unpleasant chemotherapy extended my life expectancy by ten to twenty years.

The phlebotomists are among the greatest conversationalists you'll ever meet. And the nursing staff hits the right balance between caring and professionalism. Simple Medical Assistance (MA) paid for my treatment in full, so there was no problem with the insurance.