Big Decision
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Kathy is absolutely right
Maize, you would be well advised to get a second opinion. It's a good idea to read up as much as you can, but I suspect even Dr. Chan would agree that no book could substitute for a second opinion from an experienced oncologist with access to you and all of your medical records.
Your oncologist shouldn't be bothered by this. When all was said and done my beloved Moopy had wound up with two oncologist/hematologists and two radiation oncologists: one of each here in Springfield and one of each in St. Louis. All of whom got along just fine with each other - and more importantly, worked with each other to make sure Moopy got the best treatment.
Best wishes to you on whatever course you decide!
Joe0 -
I would also seek anotherAortus said:Kathy is absolutely right
Maize, you would be well advised to get a second opinion. It's a good idea to read up as much as you can, but I suspect even Dr. Chan would agree that no book could substitute for a second opinion from an experienced oncologist with access to you and all of your medical records.
Your oncologist shouldn't be bothered by this. When all was said and done my beloved Moopy had wound up with two oncologist/hematologists and two radiation oncologists: one of each here in Springfield and one of each in St. Louis. All of whom got along just fine with each other - and more importantly, worked with each other to make sure Moopy got the best treatment.
Best wishes to you on whatever course you decide!
Joe
I would also seek another opinion. I don't think what you have been told is right.
Good luck!
Megan0 -
Any side effects?Kat11 said:Hi Maize
Gosh I wish I could help you. I have no clue, but I am sure someone will jump in here. I had lumpectomy with small tumor 2 nodes pos. They took 22 nodes in all. I think I would seek another doctors opinion if I were you. Good luck
I wonder about the swelling and pain from removal of that many nodes.0 -
Thanks!Aortus said:Kathy is absolutely right
Maize, you would be well advised to get a second opinion. It's a good idea to read up as much as you can, but I suspect even Dr. Chan would agree that no book could substitute for a second opinion from an experienced oncologist with access to you and all of your medical records.
Your oncologist shouldn't be bothered by this. When all was said and done my beloved Moopy had wound up with two oncologist/hematologists and two radiation oncologists: one of each here in Springfield and one of each in St. Louis. All of whom got along just fine with each other - and more importantly, worked with each other to make sure Moopy got the best treatment.
Best wishes to you on whatever course you decide!
Joe
I believe that I will do that.0 -
Hi Maize
I had a lumpectomy with one positive node. Not fully involved either but my surgeon wanted to go back in and take more nodes. They found one more out of 11 that was partially involved also. I think your doctor just wants a better "picture" of what is going on with you. Since he already found 2 pos. 1-3 positive nodes are still considered early stage bc. So you can see why he wants to see if you might have more node involvement. Your treatment plan will be determined by this.
If I were you I would have it done. The second surgery is a bit worse than the first but you don't want to take a chance of being undertreated.
Hope this helps a bit
Jadie<30 -
I appreciate the infoJadie said:Hi Maize
I had a lumpectomy with one positive node. Not fully involved either but my surgeon wanted to go back in and take more nodes. They found one more out of 11 that was partially involved also. I think your doctor just wants a better "picture" of what is going on with you. Since he already found 2 pos. 1-3 positive nodes are still considered early stage bc. So you can see why he wants to see if you might have more node involvement. Your treatment plan will be determined by this.
If I were you I would have it done. The second surgery is a bit worse than the first but you don't want to take a chance of being undertreated.
Hope this helps a bit
Jadie<3</p>
Thanks, Jada...I will get a second opinion and follow the doctor's plan. Thanks everyone. It helps to get others opinions.
Maize0 -
I have to agree withMaize said:I appreciate the info
Thanks, Jada...I will get a second opinion and follow the doctor's plan. Thanks everyone. It helps to get others opinions.
Maize
I have to agree with everyone else Maize. I would certainly get at least a second opinion. This is serious stuff and you want to be sure that what you do is in your best interest. Keep us updated.
Hugs, Leeza0
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