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

pattyz · 09-05-2008, 06:53 AM

Kim,
I strongly suggest you keep a close relationship with SOME doc. I presume the new PC reviewed your bc etc. history, and the onc did as well.

What I've found is that since my onc 'knows' me, he works with me, trusts my reports on any new symptoms and concerns.

That can help simplify what type of testing might be ordered, should you go in with a 'new' complaint.

I've just been 'forced' into getting a PC, after only seeing my onc for the past six years. What a pain not needed.

If I were going in with cancer related problems, I wouldn't want the added stress of trying to get a new onc on board with me....

Just my opinon, ofcourse.

pattyz

p.s. It was in fact my exp. to have to find an onc at my mets dx. I saw 6 docs in six weeks. Finally refered to 'my' Onc. (he was #6) One of the docs was a shrink... he said: "you need to see an oncologist, not me!". This was my ONE referral to an onc!

09-05-2008, 06:53 AM	#6
pattyz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 306	Kim, I strongly suggest you keep a close relationship with SOME doc. I presume the new PC reviewed your bc etc. history, and the onc did as well. What I've found is that since my onc 'knows' me, he works with me, trusts my reports on any new symptoms and concerns. That can help simplify what type of testing might be ordered, should you go in with a 'new' complaint. I've just been 'forced' into getting a PC, after only seeing my onc for the past six years. What a pain not needed. If I were going in with cancer related problems, I wouldn't want the added stress of trying to get a new onc on board with me.... Just my opinon, ofcourse. pattyz p.s. It was in fact my exp. to have to find an onc at my mets dx. I saw 6 docs in six weeks. Finally refered to 'my' Onc. (he was #6) One of the docs was a shrink... he said: "you need to see an oncologist, not me!". This was my ONE referral to an onc! Last edited by pattyz; 09-05-2008 at 07:15 AM.. Reason: add p.s.