[karen z]

First, I would set up another appt. with your oncologist asap and have a serious talk with him about his behavior in front of the student and you as well as your treatment plan (re continued Herceptin, etc). I would also tell your doctor that you do not ever wish to be "observed" by students again without your permission ahead of time. Docs usually ask if observation is o.k. and you have the right to say "no thanks". I don't know where you live but I think it would likely ease your mind as well as be a good idea to get a second (or even third) opinion about whether other doctors would be doing anything differently or doing more at this point in your recovery. At the very least, your doc has proven that he is incredibly insensitive. I would be pretty annoyed at his behavior (o.k., hurt and angry).