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Need info on the best cancer specialist in Bogota

Hi im in the middle of a medical situation and need a second opinion as my medical team in Barranquilla is starting to lose face. I need to rule out cancer and need to be tested by someone who knows what they doing. Does anyone know the name or have info of the best cancer facility in Bogota? Thinking Im going to be fine, but got to rule it out as Im in a gray zone and want the best help....

Ty
MD

By marlydog1812 on Sep 5, 2009, 20:11 in Friendly Talkzone.


miamimike says on Sep 5, 2009, 20:14:

Try La Clinica de Sante Fe

http://www.fsfb.org.co/portal/default.aspx

"You can take the Banana Out of the Republic but you Cannot take the Republic Out Of The Banana"

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marlydog1812 says on Sep 5, 2009, 20:21:

Ty very much Mike

Mali es pasion!

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johnny2009 says on Sep 5, 2009, 20:25:

Marly Dog, have you by any chance had tests for something completely unrelated and some erroneous test results have been thrown up? That seems to happen here

"Fortunately for me I am not even slightly cool." Winsurfer

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miamimike says on Sep 5, 2009, 20:27:

MD--when the powers to be in Bogota have a Medical Dilemma, this is where they (many) go for diagnosis and Treatment,,,Good Luck

"You can take the Banana Out of the Republic but you Cannot take the Republic Out Of The Banana"

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marlydog1812 says on Sep 5, 2009, 21:44:

Hey Jonhny, Ive had a few tests and doctors in Barranquilla that Im not 100% behind. I just want to get the best so I can walk away feeling that my health problems are not fatal.

Mali es pasion!

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goin_south says on Sep 6, 2009, 00:42:

hey marlydog.... I'd go get the book: BLACK SMOKE, ... and then head on down a lil further_south.

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johnny2009 says on Sep 6, 2009, 08:16:

marly dog, just wanted to say don't worry yourself overly, they do tonnes of tests here and come up with all sorts of strange numbers, then getting an appointment with a specialist is another matter, then getting a sensible opinion is quite something else.

In all probablity you are fine, you are suffering only from hysterical colombians

"Fortunately for me I am not even slightly cool." Winsurfer

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goin_south says on Sep 6, 2009, 11:31:

si, take a note from johnny2009... most of the things we worry about... never happen.

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marlydog1812 says on Sep 6, 2009, 11:32:

haha...trust me Im suffering from something, just gotta cross the cancer off the list because the signs are all over the place.
As for going back to the states, Im not there quite yet, that step is for if its serious and Im crossing my toes its not.

Mali es pasion!

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turnmeon says on Sep 6, 2009, 13:13:

marlydog you should call la liga colombiana de lucha contra el cancer and ask them to recomend you a good doctor, or maybe get check there.

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goin_south says on Sep 6, 2009, 13:27:

marlydog....
Whatever..... I hope it all turns out much better than what you're feelin.
I think I can speak for all... we wish THE BEST for You,... and FAST!

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poco says on Sep 6, 2009, 13:46:

Quote: Hey Jonhny, Ive had a few tests and doctors in Barranquilla that Im not 100% behind. I just want to get the best so I can walk away feeling that my health problems are not fatal.
============================
This is why I have insurance in Colombia and the United States. Cancer, Life or Death, M.D. Anderson, Houston Tx.

http://www.mdanderson.org/

Colombian Chickens are crowing about the new President of the U.S. who will assure that From each according to their ability to each according to their need.

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marlydog1812 says on Sep 8, 2009, 15:45:

good news amigos, I just passed a CT scan and with an MRI cleary showed one of my problems. I got a second and they both concurred. It will take a low cost minor surgery to fix but would be worth it. But no ones cutting me until a state side doc gives me a third. I have one more test to find the other problem but they seem to be non related.
Thanks for all your info and advice.
adios
MD

Mali es pasion!

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