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Carolyns · 06-03-2008, 04:47 PM

Hi Tonya,

I just re-read your post and I have a couple more thoughts that just occurred to me. I think that the best oncologist will assess the patients communications needs / desires and speak with them accordingly. For example I want and need to know most everything. It helps me to be comfortable. One of my best buddy stage IV friends at the center does not want to know a single thing about treatment or test results unless it is imperative for her to know. My doctor communicates with her different than she does with me although I am confident that we both receive the same excellent and equally great care.

Same doctor / excellent care / totally different communications set based on the individual patients needs and desires.

In reading your post again it sounds like your concerns are specific to your doctor. Please don't hold back any concerns you may have from your doctor directly. Voice any and all concerns and see what kind of response you get. You can be specific just like you were in the post. I think that you really need to be confident in your doctor and you have specific concerns. Best wishes and good luck.

PS - I agree, you have beautiful kids!!!!!

06-03-2008, 04:47 PM	#15
Carolyns Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 477	Hi Tonya, I just re-read your post and I have a couple more thoughts that just occurred to me. I think that the best oncologist will assess the patients communications needs / desires and speak with them accordingly. For example I want and need to know most everything. It helps me to be comfortable. One of my best buddy stage IV friends at the center does not want to know a single thing about treatment or test results unless it is imperative for her to know. My doctor communicates with her different than she does with me although I am confident that we both receive the same excellent and equally great care. Same doctor / excellent care / totally different communications set based on the individual patients needs and desires. In reading your post again it sounds like your concerns are specific to your doctor. Please don't hold back any concerns you may have from your doctor directly. Voice any and all concerns and see what kind of response you get. You can be specific just like you were in the post. I think that you really need to be confident in your doctor and you have specific concerns. Best wishes and good luck. PS - I agree, you have beautiful kids!!!!!