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AbbyDawg · 07-15-2009, 05:44 AM

I have all the respect in the world for NPs but never see one in place of my oncologist (every 3 months). Never see one in place of my local physician either.

I did work with a NP for 8 years when I was being diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease and then MS. She helped navigate the difficult road of finding help with an undiagnosed, chronic disease -- finding the right doctors and researching latest treatments.

07-15-2009, 05:44 AM	#3
AbbyDawg Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 128	I have all the respect in the world for NPs but never see one in place of my oncologist (every 3 months). Never see one in place of my local physician either. I did work with a NP for 8 years when I was being diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease and then MS. She helped navigate the difficult road of finding help with an undiagnosed, chronic disease -- finding the right doctors and researching latest treatments. __________________ Dx 5/16/06 Dbl Mast 6/1/06 - no reconstruction DCIS & IDC - both Grade 3 Node Neg Her2pos - FISH 4x A/C (dd) w/ Neulasta next day x4 No Herceptin (dx Her2+ too late) Arimidex TEACH Trial - Tykerb 9 mo (also have MS)