Looking for an amazing Onc - Detroit area

[hutchibk]

A very dear friend of mine (only 28 years old, not Her2) is on recurrence (pelvic bones and nodes) after 16 months. I think she is a pretty straightforward ER+, PR+. Don't know much else about her DX. She is really scared. They have her on Taxol/Avastin, currently, but she is worried that it may not work for her since she has heard the research about Taxol only truly being effective for Her2...

She and her new hubby are moving home to the Detroit area in December to be near her family. She has an onc already set up to transfer her current treatment and care to, but she is planning to look for the best possible Onc in the Detroit area once she gets moved. She wants 2nd and 3rd opinions, before Christmas if possible.

Anyone got good names?? She talked to an Onc at U of Mich, but he seems really conservative and not very creative or cutting edge.

[RhondaH]

but I'm in the middle western part of the state, but I'll ask around.

Rhonda

[jones7676]

I will do some asking around as well. I am in the Northern area of the state....but I know people who have went to the Detroit area for second opinions. If I find anything out I will post the info.

[Mgarr]

Hi Brenda. I am in the Detroit area and I would recommend Dr. Theo Ross at U of M. Also, we are very near Karmanos which has an outstanding rep. I can send Dr. Ross' email & number privately if need be.

Mary

[hutchibk]

Thanks Mary- I would appreciate that!

[Ceesun]

I live in the area as well. I go to Dr. O. Signori in Dearborn Mi-he works out of Oakwood Hospital which follows the Univ of Mich cancer center. Karmanos is very good, too. Ceesun

[Joanne S]

The Detroit Metropolian area is pretty big so it'll probably depend on which area she ends up moving to. I live on the east side, in Macomb Township, Michigan; it's about 35 miles from downtown Detroit. Following are my recommendations with links shown in pink:

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is Downtown Detroit, I have heard wonderful things about Karmanos. The Karmanos Cancer Institute is designated by the National Cancer Institute as among the very best cancer centers in the United States. Karmanos is ranked by the National Research Corporation as metro Detroits most preferred cancer center
http://www.karmanos.org/app.asp?id=577&ssec=1

U of M is a great facility on the west side. http://www.cancer.med.umich.edu/about/index.shtml


Following are my physicians:

My breast cancer surgeon at Van Elslander Cancer Center, Cheryl A. Wesen, MD is #1 tops! Her passion for breast health and excellent patient care has earned her Hour Detroit Magazine's Best Doctors award for several years.

I go to Great Lakes Cancer Management Specialists on the east side of Detroit area,
I see two excellent breast cancer oncologists.
Dr Carrie Dul (My primary oncologist- see * below) I just love her, http://www.greatlakescms.com/)
and
Laura A. Biernat, MD (also very highly recommended).
http://www.stjohn.org/PhysiciansDirectory/asp/newdefault_cb.asp?dockey=D0060KZCJR
I have gone to all three Great Lakes Cancer Management Center facilities:
-(1) Van Elslander Cancer Center in Detroit/Grosse Pointe (St. John Hospital Detroit Main) http://www.stjohn.org/VanElslander/,
and
-(2 )Warren, and
-(3) Utica:
http://www.greatlakescms.com/

* Carrie L. Dul, M.D. began her career in medicine as an R.N. completing her undergraduate degrees in psychology, biology and nursing science at the University of Michigan-Dearborn and Wayne State University with highest honors. She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Medical School from 1995-1999. She then went on to complete both her Internal Medicine Residency and Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon. She returned to the Detroit metropolitan area to join Great Lakes Cancer Management Specialists in the fall of 2005. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and board eligible for the specialties of Hematology and Medical Oncology. Her professional memberships include the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology. Dr. Dul has a strong interest in the care of breast cancer patients and women’s health in relation to oncology and hematology diagnoses. She completed special clinical training in breast cancer during her fellowship and established an active breast cancer practice. She has participated in clinical trials, written and given review lectures for community oncologists, patients and her academic community in these areas. She has additional training in ethics and has served on the ethics committee during her residency and fellowship. She has taught medical students about
patient communication and end of life care. She has been recognized by her peers for exceptional compassion in caring for patients and received humanism awards, both in medical school and in residency. She is an advocate for continued research in oncology and participation in clinical trials.


Best of luck to your friend,

[hutchibk]

Thanks everyone, I will pass all of your info on to her. I am sure this will be a BIG help!

[SoCalGal]

I don't know of anyone. Maybe you'll get info at the conference. Thanks for the Philameana McAndrews name. Nice morph to Wilameana. LOL. She's on my list - I've seen her for 2nd opinions twice before.