[Becky]

For those of you who had rads because of a lumpectomy (as the "rules" for rads with masectomy may be different) - how often and for how long did you see your radiology oncologist. I see mine every 6 months but I don't know how long. Does it go to once a year like you do for the surgeon and when does that happen (at 2 yrs post surgery the surgeon said that I was on once a year from every 6 months). I am just wondering because my radiologist heads up a new office that is far from my home but still comes to the cancer center one day a month to do his follow ups. However, its tricky getting appointments with him (on time) because of this schedule (and that I never know in advance what day it will be). So, I was thinking of changing to another radiologist who is in the practice but is at the cancer center. However, if I am only going to see him one or two times more, I will put up with it. But if I have to see him every 6 months until I am 5 years from rads and once a year after that, it will be easier to see someone who is at the cancer center a couple of days every week.

The rads receptionist is not with it and can't answer the question. I've missed the "April" visit because they apologized that they forgot to call me. I don't want a May visit because I see my PCP, oncologist and gynecologist all in May (and let's face it, how many breast exams does a girl really need in one month - so I'd like to space it out and stay on track with an April appt with the rads man - my guy or a partner). Likewise, I'd rather stay with my original if there are only one or two more visits.

Thanks