Dear Kriss,
I think when you are going thru all the testing, going from place to place and doctor to doctor, it is very overwhelming. I thought it would never end. I got with a wonderful oncologist after visiting with one I would not consider and feel I'm in the 'right place' and you will to when you reach that decision. I feel so comfortable with him and all of his staff, am not intimidated to tell him what's going on with me, how I feel, how I think I should feel, etc. And he is so patient and kind. If you're not 100% totally confident who you have seen, then you need to search further. I've been at this for the second time, first was 11 yrs ago, and this new occurrence and treatment has been since April when I had a biopsy and I started treatment the end of June. I have no idea when it will end, my tumor was very aggressive and had spread to the bones, plus I had 18 radiation treatments on my spine, lungs, & esyphogus before I could begin chemo. Actually I had 8 before I began treatment and then 8 while I was doing chemo, it was very hard on me and I was working part time, still am. Keep me informed as the people in this site really care and want to know how you are doing.
hugs
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