That is why I strongly recommend that with the diagnosis of especially a higher mortality cancer, the patient seriously consider moving themselves to a research node known for that particular type of cancer.
Phoenix has particularly concentrated research for breast cancer, for example, and a top Oncologist sometimes explains the situation on the radio: how patients should go about getting treatment in ways most likely to minimize harm and save their life.
Indeed. In my area in Texas the research/speciality node is MD Anderson in Houston.