Hi Bob,
When I was dx'd with breast cancer 6 years ago I was treated in Zion at CTCA - it hasn't been back and I was taken good care of there. However, when I was dx'd with bladder cancer this past January - I decided to not go there. We knew mine was invasive and already stage 2 atleast, plus they would not disclose how many diversions a year they were doing. I had no time to waste or play games. They have been a good facility for many types of cancer for sure. It just wasn't a good choice with my bladder cancer.
With the hospitols in and near Chicago, have you considered any of those? I believe Lyola is a decent facility. I had spoke on the phone with the head of urology there but didn't get there as my insurance had issues. I stopped looking towards Chicago....my insurance and employer were in Wisconsin so it was U of Madison next.
My own personal experience with bladder cancer has made me encourage people to seek the 2nd opinion and to educate yourself with your specific dx. Your dx of T1G3 .....It is invasive - not superficial and high grade - nothing to play with. I would focus on chosing my team and getting knowledge. Keep vigilant as things get dicy if the cancer gets beyond the bladder wall as mine did.
In closing, let me again sing praises for this board
These folks here are top notch and compassionate. I was a freaked out newbie - lol - and had quite a few freak outs along the way that have been straightened out here. There is no doubt in my mind that without the help of friends here....I would not be here, prayers all, Holly