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My HMO oncologist has only physically examined me twice--at the initial intake visit when I was healing from the mastectomy and 2 years later when I told him I thought I had another lump. My "hands on" exams are done by the surgeon or the OB/GYN. For my oncology office visits, blood pressure is taken, occasionally temperature, and current lab work discussed. Two other women I know at the same HMO but seeing a different oncologist have had same experience. I'm wondering if oncologists do physical exams as a routine office visit.
Hope you find a good response to your concerns.
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G. Ann
DX 2/04, mastectomy, 2.5 cm tumor, grade 3
Her 2 positive, 60%, 3+/strong, ER/PR-
Stage 2, 0/18 nodes
TX 4 AC (no taxanes, no radiation)
Hysterectomy 10/04
Began Herceptin 1/06, finished 1/07
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