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Re: Auditioning New Oncologists
Tracy,
I can imagine how it would feel to have to get a new oncologist. For me, the most important characteristic that I look for is communication skills. You interact with your oncologist on a regular basis and need to feel comfortable with how he/she will treat not only your cancer but how he/she will treat you. My oncologist is direct and doesn't sugar coat things. I like that. She also has great support staff that knows how to work through the insurance to get things approved quickly. In this day and age, the insurance issues can be a big deal so I do place a lot of importance on this.
As far as a gift goes, I find that heartfelt notes are always appreciated and are the most meaningful. Something that is homemade is also good (baked goods, something from your garden, etc).
I trust that you will find a new oncologist that you will be happy with.
Take care,
Brenda
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8/2013 Diagnosed IDC Left Breast ER-/PR-/HER2+ Stage 3C, DCIS ER+/PR+/HER2- Right Breast (54 yr)
8/2013 PET/CT scan shows mass in uterues and suprclavicular nodes
8/20/13 Begin 6 rounds TCH chemo, Perjeta added for rounds 4-6
9/2013 After 1st round of chemo, mass in neck and breast no longer able to feel
11/2013 Hysterectomy, mass from PET/CT scan not cancer (adenomylosis)
12/2013 Finished chemo
1/2014 Double mastectomy with chest expanders
1/2014 Pathology report from surgery and SNB show complete pathological response!
3/2014 Finish IMRT radiation
8/2014 Fat transfer to radiated breast
8/2014 Completed 1 yr of Herceptin
10/2014 exchange surgery expanders removed implants placed
6/2015 3D nipple and areola tattoos
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