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CLTann · 02-02-2008, 04:15 PM

I am sure you are fully aware that your doctors are the primary key persons you should direct your questions to. Having said that, I know it is a farce. Very, very few doctors would even answer your recorded messages. People with sound medical knowledge will not give you any professional opinions because they can be sued for malpractice. Non medics are forther removed from the qualified group to advise.

You come to a forum that probably is the best overall answer to your need. This group has many people with sound judgement and useful data and information. I felt lucky to know this important source of info and the people who can comfort so many of us.

If you present your case clearly and ask any specific questions, chances are that someone with knowledge will answer you within 24 hours. I found most of the replies are well thought of, and most times as good as the treating doctors.

02-02-2008, 04:15 PM	#3
CLTann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 476	I am sure you are fully aware that your doctors are the primary key persons you should direct your questions to. Having said that, I know it is a farce. Very, very few doctors would even answer your recorded messages. People with sound medical knowledge will not give you any professional opinions because they can be sued for malpractice. Non medics are forther removed from the qualified group to advise. You come to a forum that probably is the best overall answer to your need. This group has many people with sound judgement and useful data and information. I felt lucky to know this important source of info and the people who can comfort so many of us. If you present your case clearly and ask any specific questions, chances are that someone with knowledge will answer you within 24 hours. I found most of the replies are well thought of, and most times as good as the treating doctors. __________________ Ann Stage 1 dx Sept 05 ER/PR positive HER2 +++ Grade 3 Invasive carcinoma 1 cm, no node involvement Mastec Sept 05 Annual scans all negative, Oct 06 Postmenopause. Arimidex only since Sept 06, bone or muscle ache after 3 month Off Arimidex, change to Femara 1/12-07, ache stopped Sept 07 all tests negative, pass 2 year mark Feb 08 continue doing well. Sep 09 four year NED still on Femara.