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Hi
Just recently moved from New Jersey to Virginia (Roanoke area below Lynchburg) and I am looking for recommendations for doctors to follow my health. I only have 2 Herceptin treatments left and will begin looking after that to change to doctors here. Does anyone live in the area or have an idea how I can find a decent, compassionate, thorough doctor. Thanks

Tracy

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Tracy,

Just passed your message to a friend who's a Medical Practice Manager for NOVA-GI in that area. She knows a lot of doctors (they are her clients) and should be able to find a good one for you.

Meanwhile, you might want to check out the cancer support group in the local hospital/local area and see what local patients say about certain doctors...

Moving is a lot of hassel... Remember to rest, eat, drink...

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Tracy,
You can always count on Jackie for good advice!! :)
And, yes, please remember to take care of yourself during these hectic "getting settled" days.
hugs!
Denise

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Just got a reply from her:

"I was asking my staff exactly where Lynchburg is and it's pretty far south west from here, about 3-4 hours drive. If Tracy does not mind traveling to the DC area, my oncologist is Thomas Butler at 703-280-5390. He's wonderful. M"

Now I do not think Dr. Thomas Butler http://www.healthgrades.com/physicia...-2n7t6/address
is a breast cancer specialist. But he might be able to refer you to someone in your area.

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Thank you Jackie I will look into the hospital here in Roanoke and definitely will keep Dr Butler in mind. I am doing ok. Still driving to NJ for my Herceptin every 3 weeks till my insurance changes so its a long 51/2 hour ride each way but hopefully worth it. Only have one left then I am done all treatments and surgery. Then I can just concentrate on keeping the "beast" away.

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Denise

Thanks I am doing ok. Glad you are back to school and loving it. We all need the positives in our lives to forget the negative ones.. Keep it up but remember to rest too..