Changing oncologist

FormerMember over 3 years ago

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Hello,

I have search on here but not found a suitable answer to help me.

Cutting a long story short, I have great concerns over the care and quality & accuracy of information my oncologist is giving me. My concerns started a good while ago but there was nothing major. Not now though. I can not excuse my concerns away. I am waiting for PETs to get back in touch but meanwhile, how do I find a good breast cancer oncologist? Hopefully, an innovative one but one who at least check scans, understands radiologist reports, contacts you when a scan shows cancer progression and knows about the combinations of drugs and is able to discuss them with you.

I am in the NE of England.

Thank you for any advice.

FormerMember over 3 years ago

Hi DiAne550 welcome to the forum. I am so sorry to hear how concerned that you are.

I have two things from your post that I wanted to suggest and I take it something has happened that has confirmed your concerns?

The first would be that if this Oncologist is as you say , Not understand radiology reports or one who seems to know little about the progression of the disease then this needs highlighted as a matter of urgency to the powers that be at the hospital where this Consultant works.
If you wanted to give the Macmillan Line a call they may be able to direct you to hospitals in your area that you might be able to transfer to.

Do come back and let us know how you get on. xx

FormerMember over 3 years ago in reply to FormerMember

Thank you for your advice. I have been waiting for PETs to get back in touch. I didn’t know who else to turn to. I will give Macmillan a call as you suggest Gail.

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