[madubois63]

I've said it before, and I will say it again - get a new onc!! The nurse may think he is a good doctor, but he is wrong to tell you there is no way of knowing if the treatments are working. How did you find the cancer in the first place? Were there no CAT, PET or MRI scans done? I am scheduled every three months for scans to check for progression or reduction. The new scans are compared to the last scans. What is he waiting for?? Early detection is best!!!! TELL your doctor you want scans done. If he refuses again, TELL him to put his refusal in writing and you want a copy for you own personal files. As to your concerns, my best friend is switching oncologists in the practice (to mine), because her onc doesn't listen to her concerns. She has sat in on appointments with me, and my onc is more interested in her health than her own onc. I think your episodes qualify as symptoms. I tend to get dizzy and pass out when I am dehydrated. At the least, your doc should check your blood work to see if your electrolytes are good and make sure you are not dehydrated.