Eric Palmer wrote:
>
> Can someone please fill me in on the meaning/implication of
> an angio sarcoma with "large" cell as opposed to small cell.
> What's the implication of cell size. I'd guess one is harder
> to treat than the other? We are told it's rare. The patient
> is a 25 yr old female. Chemo has been stopped due to lack of
> response after 3 treatments.
>
> This particular tumor is on the spine and is fast growing and
> aggressive. Is this typical of an angio sarcoma or are there
> numerous forms/types?
>
> Also can anyone comment on how U.C. Med. center in San Francisco
> is ranked among its peers?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Eric------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dear Eric,
You might want to call the National Cancer Institute at their toll free
number 1-800-4CANCER to discuss any questions you may have. They will
also mail a good deal of information to you.
As far as the ranking of hospitals go, I have come to realize that the
most important thing is the trust and confidence you may have in your
physician. The U.S.News ranks hospitals each year by speciality. Their
home page for "The Best Hospitals" is
http://www4.usnews.com/usnews/nycu/hospind.htm
Their report ranks the U of C San Francisco Medical Center as "11th
Nationwide". This ranking is based on, among other factors, cancer
mortality rate and the ratio of such elements as interns & residents,
nurses, Board Certified Oncologists and cancer related procedures offered
as compared to the number of beds.
I stress however that these ratings are no guarantee of outcome and
should be used as just another piece of the information puzzel that we
all face in attempting to beat cancer.
Good luck in your search and God Bless you,
John Lehner
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