newly diagnosed

pie
pie Member Posts: 19
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I have been newly diagnosed with breast cancer. I am scheduled to see an oncologist from Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Anyone been treated there?

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  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #2
    Hi and welcome pie! No, I
    Hi and welcome pie! No, I haven't been treated there, but, I am sure it is a great facility. Good luck!
  • dyaneb123
    dyaneb123 Member Posts: 950
    #3
    Megan M said:

    Hi and welcome pie! No, I
    Hi and welcome pie! No, I haven't been treated there, but, I am sure it is a great facility. Good luck!

    Hi Pie
    We're so glad you found us here. You will recieve answers to so many questions from the sisters who have already been where you are now....I'm sure we have some Chicago ladies who will check in with you soon...
    Dee
  • pie
    pie Member Posts: 19
    #4
    Thank you Megan and Dyaneb
    Thank you Megan and Dyaneb for replying to my post. I was beginning to think no one was out there to reply. I have found this website to be extremely comforting even though I don't know what my future holds.
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #5
    Welcome, pie
    I can't help with your question this time, but please know that we are all here for you with any questions or problems you may have coming up. I had lumpectomy, axillary node dissection, chemo and just starting radiation therapy. It's been a long haul, but I've surprised myself with my attitude and strength I never knew I had. Keep us posted and many hugs going out to you.

    Renee
  • roseann4
    roseann4 Member Posts: 992 Member
    #6
    pie said:

    Thank you Megan and Dyaneb
    Thank you Megan and Dyaneb for replying to my post. I was beginning to think no one was out there to reply. I have found this website to be extremely comforting even though I don't know what my future holds.

    There are many good facilities.
    Hi Pie,

    I can only recommend that you ask whoever your surgeon is, "How many of these surgeries have you done?" My surgeon specilized in breast cancer so she had done thousands. I also looked up her profile on the internet. I would ask specific questions of each of the docs on your medical team. You may also want to ask to speak with one or two of their patients. My friend was given a list of satisfied patients by his oncologist (for prostate cancer).

    I am from CT so I can't speak to your specific facility but you can find out a great deal from the internet so I would google it.

    Let us know how you are doing. I'm a year out and I'm doing great. I come back here to help others who are going down this frightening path. We're here to help.

    Roseann
  • lolad
    lolad Member Posts: 670
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    missrenee said:

    Welcome, pie
    I can't help with your question this time, but please know that we are all here for you with any questions or problems you may have coming up. I had lumpectomy, axillary node dissection, chemo and just starting radiation therapy. It's been a long haul, but I've surprised myself with my attitude and strength I never knew I had. Keep us posted and many hugs going out to you.

    Renee

    Welcome to a wonderful site.
    Welcome to a wonderful site. I dont know of that treatment center, just wanted to wish you luck. It will sometimes feel like the journey will never end, but it will. Stay strong and keep a support system. Thats very important.
    Take care
    Laura
  • hopeful in tally
    hopeful in tally Member Posts: 56
    #8
    Welcome Pie. I am sorry
    Welcome Pie. I am sorry that we are meeting in this situation but also want to tell you that you are not alone as you begin this journey. I was diagnosed on March 23rd of this year and it is a day I will never forget....but as you move forward, I hope you will discover (as most of us have) that information is strength. There are so many uplifting stories on this website and there is no question that cannot be answered. Find a physician that you feel comfortable with and ask questions. You need to feel confident and comfortable...the rest will fall into place. I just finished 7 weeks of radiation and I am optimistic for a bright future ... please try to find that optimism in your life because it does make a difference! You are in a big city with many medical professionals ... don't settle for anyone you are not totally comfortable with. You are now part of a "sisterhood" and we are all here to help in any way we can. Good luck!!!
  • SamuraiMom
    SamuraiMom Member Posts: 295
    #9
    Rolling Out the Pink Carpet
    I haven't but wanted to welcome you to the site!

    xxoo,
    SamuraiMom
  • Kat11
    Kat11 Member Posts: 1,931 Member
    #10
    Welcome Pie
    So sorry for the reason your here. I was treated at Loyola, but I have heard that Northwestern Memorial is a good hospital. Just make a list of your questions to ask your doctors. It helps if you can bring a family member or friend of both for that matter to your visit. You will be getting so much information that it really helps to have someone else listening. I am also glad you found us here. Stay positive.
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
    #11
    pie said:

    Thank you Megan and Dyaneb
    Thank you Megan and Dyaneb for replying to my post. I was beginning to think no one was out there to reply. I have found this website to be extremely comforting even though I don't know what my future holds.

    We are here pie! Don't
    We are here pie! Don't worry, someone is always here for you.

    There are some from the Chicago area that I hope see this post and can reply to you.

    Think positive! Your future holds a lot of good health, happiness and a long life!

    Don't forget that!
  • Boppy_of_6
    Boppy_of_6 Member Posts: 1,138
    #12
    Kat11 said:

    Welcome Pie
    So sorry for the reason your here. I was treated at Loyola, but I have heard that Northwestern Memorial is a good hospital. Just make a list of your questions to ask your doctors. It helps if you can bring a family member or friend of both for that matter to your visit. You will be getting so much information that it really helps to have someone else listening. I am also glad you found us here. Stay positive.

    Welcome Pie. Sorry for your
    Welcome Pie. Sorry for your needing to be here but, it is full of great info and wonderful people. I was not treated there so I can't help with that just wanted to say welcome. God Bless
    ((((Hugs)))) Janice
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #13
    SamuraiMom said:

    Rolling Out the Pink Carpet
    I haven't but wanted to welcome you to the site!

    xxoo,
    SamuraiMom

    Sorry that you even have to
    Sorry that you even have to be on this board, but, there are so many amazing bc survivors here that will help!

    Welcome to the site!


    ♥ Noel
  • heidijez
    heidijez Member Posts: 441
    #14
    welcome pie, glad you found us!
    i live halfway between chicago and milwaukee, and after researching and getting some personal referrals, i decided to go to froedert in milwaukee. i am very pleased with my cancer team. good luck to you!
  • MNLynn
    MNLynn Member Posts: 224
    #15
    Breast Cancer care
    The clinic/hospital that I am going to has received accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). It's not where I started when I was first diagnosed - but I am so glad I ended up there - a great network of doctors/nurses/staff working together - they took care of all the details when my mind quit working and my world was spinning all around me - appts, etc. - it's a good feeling!
  • jo jo
    jo jo Member Posts: 1,175 Member
    #16
    Hi Pie
    Sorry im not from
    Hi Pie
    Sorry im not from that area but just wanted to say hi and welcome!

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