Losing my med onc - bummed!!!

[pattyz]

Yikes! This would be just devastating to me... My onc who supports all of my feelings and KNOWS what I'm about. My onc who 'designs' treatment protocals just for me...because I ask him to...

oh Steph. Your plan does sound like the best idea when having to deal with this. But sure wish you were not in the position to begin with...

xoxoxoxpattyz

[Monique M]

We moved approximately 1 year after my diagnosis. I trust my onc so much that I travel 8 hours round trip to stay under his care. So I can really sympathize with you.

Peace and Blessings,
Monique

[Sandy H]

I know this is a very difficult time for you but I am sure you will find someone who will take good care of you as you know what to look for. I am loosing my surgeon who is retiring, and doing outdoor guiding!! She is loved by all here and have yet to hear of any complaints of her not being liked. She lives for the outdoors and who knows may end up in your area as she is a pilot, registered guide, and all the rest that goes along with the outdoors!! Good luck in your search for an oncologist but remember you are in an area, as I understand, has some of the best not like in Maine! If that was me I would have to take what they gave me, move or travel for miles. Good luck sometimes the best is yet to come, hugs, Sandy

[AlaskaAngel]

Ow, ow, ow.... I'm glad you got through your most recent challenge, Steph, and am sorry you have had to. As usual, you have a game plan already in the works to try to find the best possible replacement even though it is not always simple. I agree with Sandy; close access is one of the best things you have going for you and I know you will make the most of it. Will your current onc be available to you for a second opinion if at some point you feel you really need one?

A.A.

[juanita]

My onc isn't leaving, but my nurse is. she's reaaly good at hitting veins and has always sat down and talked to us when it's slower in the office.

[Barbara H.]

Steph,
I know how you feel. I have been with my oncologist for 8 years and now he is going to the satellite hospital of Dana Farber. I can still see him, but only on Wednesdays, and that is the day he wants me to receive my treatment. I feel that the relationships that we build with our onclologists are so important considering the seriousness of our disease. I hope that you will find someone you feel comfortable with but it could take some time. You might be fortunate, because I connected to my neurosurgeon immediately.
Good luck,
Barbara H.

[Berta]

Steph: i know how hard adjusting to a new onc can be. Mine left during my chemo and I have had rent-a-docs ever since. I've had so many I don't remember them all. I live in rural Southern Indiana. However, i have found that its the nurses that really stay on top of stuff and provide for the continuity of care, at least what there is and the docs are all obligated to follow protocols as set by the onc group in Indianapolis. I have had excellent treatment, I think and began herceptin in July of 05 so they have stayed up to date but it is hard to change docs when you feel so dependent upon them to help you fight this thing. Berta