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Would you fly across country to see an associate?
I had talked to my onc about setting up an appointment for me to see a breast cancer specialist. I decided to ask to see Dr. Slamon, so this morning I called my onc's office and gave them the details.
The office later called back to let me know that Dr. Slamon's office would be calling me to get some information and that I may not be able to see Dr. Slamon, but rather an associate of his. She said that he is seeing fewer patients now, but he works closely with his associates.
Any suggestions? See the associate, try again for Dr. Slamon, or consider another specialist....
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Blessings and Peace,
Barbara
DX Oct 02 @ age 52 Stage 2B Grade 3 Mastectomy
"at least" 4.5 cm IDC 1+node ER+61% /PR-
Assiciated Intraductual component with Comedo Necrosis
Her2+ FISH8.6 IHC 2+
5 1/2 CEF Arimidex
Celebrex 400mg daily for 13 months
Prophylactic mastectomy
Estradiol #: 13
PTEN positive, "late" Herceptin (26 months after chemo)
Oct 05: Actonel for osteopenia from Arimidex.
May 08: Replaced Actonel with Zometa . Taking every 6
months.
Accepting the gift of life, I give thanks for it and live it in fullness.
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