[BonnieR]

Chelee, I wonder if you might consider going outside your HMO and seeing an independent oncologist for a second opinion. And paying for it out of pocket. I know you should not have to do things that way but it sounds like you don't have alot of options within the system. I sought a second opinion outside the cancer center where I was diagnosed. Because it seemed all the specialists were associated with the same place and I wanted an independent opinion. I was clear that I was not signing up to be a "new patient" but paying the doctor for a review and his opinion... a one time visit....In fact, I went to two different places.