HER2 Support Group Forums - View Single Post - When should we consider switching Oncologists

Lucy · 05-10-2018, 03:41 PM

I think it's important to trust and be comfortable with your doctor. If you're not, that's when you look to change. I knew so little about HER2+ cancer when I was diagnosed and didn't know what to ask other than, how quickly can you get it out of me. When I came here I learned more and brought questions to her that seemed relevant to my situation. She never seemed to be bothered by that. If she had, I might have considered changing doctors.

Bottom line, we're all doing the best we can based on the information we have at the time. If you reach the point where you feel your doctor isn't listening to you or answering your questions to your satisfaction, that's when you need to look elsewhere for your medical needs.

Just my personal opinion.

05-10-2018, 03:41 PM	#2
Lucy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 293	Re: When should we consider switching Oncologists I think it's important to trust and be comfortable with your doctor. If you're not, that's when you look to change. I knew so little about HER2+ cancer when I was diagnosed and didn't know what to ask other than, how quickly can you get it out of me. When I came here I learned more and brought questions to her that seemed relevant to my situation. She never seemed to be bothered by that. If she had, I might have considered changing doctors. Bottom line, we're all doing the best we can based on the information we have at the time. If you reach the point where you feel your doctor isn't listening to you or answering your questions to your satisfaction, that's when you need to look elsewhere for your medical needs. Just my personal opinion.