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AlaskaAngel · 12-15-2005, 10:47 AM

Hi Gina and Robin,

The endocrinologist went so far as to concede that my comment that "specialization without coordination is more destructive than helpful" had merit.

I also said that after becoming a victim of chemical castration (which it seems is more politely referred to as chemical menopause) without any counseling or informed consent, I wanted to know who the endocrinologist on my tumor board was.... (Obviously, that would be a good place to start for bc patients if they are aware that there is a lack of shared communication among specialists.)

So perhaps if anyone else here has the opportunity to pursue that idea in their treatment center maybe some day it might actually happen.

A.A.

12-15-2005, 10:47 AM	#5
AlaskaAngel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alaska Posts: 2,018	Encouraging endocrinologic involvement Hi Gina and Robin, The endocrinologist went so far as to concede that my comment that "specialization without coordination is more destructive than helpful" had merit. I also said that after becoming a victim of chemical castration (which it seems is more politely referred to as chemical menopause) without any counseling or informed consent, I wanted to know who the endocrinologist on my tumor board was.... (Obviously, that would be a good place to start for bc patients if they are aware that there is a lack of shared communication among specialists.) So perhaps if anyone else here has the opportunity to pursue that idea in their treatment center maybe some day it might actually happen. A.A.