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Old 01-01-2015, 10:58 PM   #6
SpitFire
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Re: Are blood tests really that important in follow up care?

I tried to get rid of my oncologist and another doctor of mine had a fit. I really value this other doctor (and want to keep him)other than disagreeing about my oncologist (he referred me to this oncologist). If I get rid of this oncologist, I have to be prepared to also lose a great doctor who I credit for saving my life. He thinks I'm crazy for wanting a new doctor, but he gets treated completely different than I do. He doesn't understand.
Lucy, My liver enzymes are always low or under the low level limit. They tell me I am completely healthy.
So why don't I just quietly cancel my next appointment. They don't do anything anyways.
Dankini52, They won't give me any scans unless I have symptoms other than a yearly mammogram(I have dense breasts). I'm glad you caught yours early. This oncologist is not healthy for me. No one will listen to me.
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FISH 6.86, Grade 2 (3,2,1), 10-15% Proliferation Rate 4.4cm
9/2013 Port Placement, Sentinal Node Biopsy 1/2 Nodes Positive having no extracapsular extension present
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10/2013 TCHP
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2/2014 Lumpectomy Complete Response
2/2014 - 4/2014 Radiation
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