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Re: New Oncologoist needed - Final Straw
Hello Linn,
I live in Indianapolis, Indiana. I see Dr. Sumeet Bhatia from Community Hospitals. They recently received certification from MD Anderson so that's been an interesting merge. I like Dr. Bhatia because he listens to his patients and actually appreciates research that I bring in for him to read. He really rolled the dice with me having approved surgery and radiation on this ole' stage IV inflammatory breast cancer patient. I had asked him to call Dr. Cristofanelli with Fox Chase Cancer Treatment Center and he did. Not too many physicians would put aside their ego to consult with another specialist when the patient asks them to do just that. Feel free to PM me if you wish. Also, we do have IU Simon Cancer Center which is pretty fantastic. The SONfoundation is a new facility set up for patients who travel to Indy in which the patient stays at the facility for only $15.00 per night and they are offered a room and food. Please check out the SONFoundation website. I hope this helps.
Take care,
Jackie
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10/11 IBC Stage IV; 1 liver met 4.6 cm.
10/11-2/12 TCH for 6 rounds
3/12 Right MRM
5/12-7/12 33 Radiation treatments
8/1/12 Started Perjeta along with the Herceptin
10/12 Scans said NED for first time
5/15 UWSeattle Vaccine Trial 3 months
12/16 Scans still show NED. Herceptin and Perjeta continue indef.
8/17 Taken off Perjeta;staying on Herceptin. Still NEAD.
3/18 Still NEAD
8/19 Now on Subcutaneous Herceptin
10/21 Remain on Subcutaneous Herceptin (Hylecta)
11/21 CT showed possible lung mets. Was told to wait and see until scan
1/22 CT shows continued growth
03/22 Lung Biopsy said sample was too small but nodules keep growing and IR is convinced that it is indeed cancer
04/22 Oncologist referred for consult for a transbronchial biopsy. This does not sound pleasant
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