Sue, I am SO sorry to hear of your loss and your husbands feelings right now!! I hope you are doing o.k. since I know your brain is already on major overload with this AN journey. {Thinking of you often!!}
There is another new member on the forum that was asking about U of M and they are from Jackson, MI.
Was wondering if you seen a dr. at MEI yet and if so who?? From what I remember Dr. Kartush was the #1 experienced there. They work with the neurosurgeon Dr. Daniel Pieper from Michigan Head and Skull. His bio on that website says he focuses on AN's a lot. He does surgery and radiation. My MEI doctor was Zappia and that is who I was referred to by my ENT. I had spoke with one in Grand Rapids and Midland and chose MEI. Honestly, I didn't do as much research ahead of time, but I felt comfortable where I was. It is good that you have been on this site awhile before, but it also can be overwhelming due to all the information you can get.
As for me, I knew due to the expense of the surgery, expense of travel, having kids ages 9 1/2 & 11, and knowing there were skilled doctors here in MI, plus knowing the #1 factor that I kept being told too was every situation is individual and where & how the tumor is plays the biggests factors, I never had the thought of leaving the state.
Hopefully when you make your calls and get some of the anwers you are looking for, your heart and mind will guide you in a comforting decision.
Take care,
Denise