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doctors in the ny,nj,pa area

broocha
broocha CSN Member Posts: 1
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
My mother was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Can anyone recommend a wonderful gynecologic oncologist in the nj,ny or pa area? Thank you
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  • mopar
    mopar CSN Member Posts: 1,972 Member
    #2
    I'm sorry to hear about your mother. What stage is she? How old is she? Although I can't offer recommendations for those particular areas, I'm sure someone will give you some info. In the meantime, we are all here to offer what we can - love, hugs, prayers and lots of information, tips on getting through surgery, chemo, etc. Don't hesitate to ask. Hope to hear from you soon.
    (((HUGS)))
    Monika
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  • floridajo
    floridajo CSN Member Posts: 480
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    HI,
    There is another site like this one called OvCa.net. On there they have a Dr. registry you can look up by state. You could also go to the Discussion pages and post this same question there,you'll probably get a really good response there as well. Good luck..sorry to have to meet this way. (((hugz)))~~Joanne
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  • BonnieR
    BonnieR CSN Member Posts: 1,526 Member
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    I am so sorry to hear about your mom. There are wonderful Drs in your area. If her regular doc didn't recommend one contact Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, they should have a list of Drs. toll-free: 1-866-399-6262 or the ACS.

    Hugs N Prayers Bonnie
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  • Cindy54
    Cindy54 CSN Member Posts: 452
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    Hello...I have a great doctor to recommend to you. Doctor Hank Hill. He works out of St. Vincent in Erie, Pa. He had previously worked out of Buffalo, NY at Roswell Cancer center. He took care of my Mom. He is very meticulous about things, does not hurry. Answers questions no matter how much time it takes. I got to know him as he took care of my Mom. Now he takes care of me for breast cancer. He is also good at recommending other doctors and other treatments. I wish you the best. Cindy
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  • groundeffect
    groundeffect CSN Member Posts: 639 Member
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    My surgery was done by Dr. Wayne Christoferson in Pittsburgh. My ob/gyn suggested him, and I think he did fine work for me. It sounds as though you're on the Eastern side of the state, though.
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  • NJBurke
    NJBurke CSN Member Posts: 1
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    Sorry to hear about your mother. I myself was diagnosed last August at age 43. My gynocological oncologist is wonderful -- Dr. Thad Denehy, Livingston, NJ (Essex County). Recommended as one of the top in his field in this area. I've been told by other MDs that the surgery performed on me was "top notch" and should "set the standard" for others. Good luck!
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