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Lucy · 01-02-2015, 04:59 AM

Is there a cancer center anywhere near where you live? If so, I'd start looking there. Also, I think I saw a thread on this board somewhere where people were giving shout outs to their doctors and medical facilities, maybe you can find something there. I don't think your doctor would dump you because you wanted a different oncologist, but if he would, maybe he's not the best doctor for you either. I agree with Dakini52, you have to be your own best advocate because no one has more invested in you than you. And you have to be comfortable with the care you're getting.

Good luck, keep us posted.

01-02-2015, 04:59 AM	#10
Lucy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 293	Re: Are blood tests really that important in follow up care? Is there a cancer center anywhere near where you live? If so, I'd start looking there. Also, I think I saw a thread on this board somewhere where people were giving shout outs to their doctors and medical facilities, maybe you can find something there. I don't think your doctor would dump you because you wanted a different oncologist, but if he would, maybe he's not the best doctor for you either. I agree with Dakini52, you have to be your own best advocate because no one has more invested in you than you. And you have to be comfortable with the care you're getting. Good luck, keep us posted.