HER2 Support Group Forums - View Single Post - at what point do you stop seeing an Oncologist?

Melissa · 09-05-2008, 06:39 AM

Maybe it's good idea to continue with an onc, or better yet, a breast cancer onc. I see a general onc. Have you moved too far away from your onc? I realize it's additional appts but hopefully they would keep you informed about new information and treatments. For example, when the AI's came out survivors on tamoxifen were informed and some were offered clinical trails etc... If you do have to change maybe the new onc will use the ca27-29 test or you never know when a new test, a better test, will hit the market. Of course you could stay updated on all the new information also. Congratulations on your three year mark!!!!

09-05-2008, 06:39 AM	#4
Melissa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 116	Maybe it's good idea to continue with an onc, or better yet, a breast cancer onc. I see a general onc. Have you moved too far away from your onc? I realize it's additional appts but hopefully they would keep you informed about new information and treatments. For example, when the AI's came out survivors on tamoxifen were informed and some were offered clinical trails etc... If you do have to change maybe the new onc will use the ca27-29 test or you never know when a new test, a better test, will hit the market. Of course you could stay updated on all the new information also. Congratulations on your three year mark!!!! __________________ Melissa 04/06, (42), 2cm tumor, 7/13 nodes, one positive node under clavicle mastectomy/reconstruction grade 3, stage lllb, er-65+, pr-90+, her2+++(80%) 4/AC, 12wks TH then 6wks rads 40 wks herceptin, and tamoxifen. onc test tamoxifen resistance = poor metabilizer 04/07 ooph & on arimidex 08/07 completed herceptin 04/2022 - 16 year survivor!