Sloan-NYC co worker suggested 2nd opinion

disneyfan2008

A coworker who has had BC 2 x suggested I get second opinion. She gave me the # etc. IF I do...i am sure long wait-do I call now? Do I wait to see what goes on Next wed at surgeons consultation? not sure what to do, when or how?

will my insurance cover 2nd opinion? I think so...would new place check my coverage? ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Denise

I am about 2 hrs from city (train or driving)

abrub

It's going to take some time to set up an appt with Sloan
I know how they work. If you can get your primary care provider to request the consultation, that may speed things up.

Get it in the works. You can always cancel.

I go to Sloan Kettering for my treatment for Appendix Cancer. I don't know the oncologists in Breast Cancer, so I can't make a recommendation. They have some amazing drs there. However, be prepared to wait. Lots of reading material with you.

Second opinions can't hurt, and your insurance should cover that.

MsGebby

Definitely
put the effort into getting an appointment with MSKCC. My oncologist is not with this world renowned facility but my thoracic surgeon is. I am so happy I found someone who took me in right away.

The way it worked for me was ... I made the call and the advocate at the center asked me to fax over EVERYTHING I had. He took my paperwork to the oncologists there and they made the decision that I need to see a thoracic surgeon. (I have suspicious lung nodules)

I would definitely call ASAP. I have the name and number of the person I spoke to and will share this info with you if you would like. Just PM me and I will send it right away.

xoxo
Mary

VickiSam

abrub said:

It's going to take some time to set up an appt with Sloan
I know how they work. If you can get your primary care provider to request the consultation, that may speed things up.

Get it in the works. You can always cancel.

I go to Sloan Kettering for my treatment for Appendix Cancer. I don't know the oncologists in Breast Cancer, so I can't make a recommendation. They have some amazing drs there. However, be prepared to wait. Lots of reading material with you.

Second opinions can't hurt, and your insurance should cover that.

Denise ...
Only you, can make this decision. Take your time, do a little research, and
make peace with your decision.

Personally, I did, and would again, ...get a 2nd opinion. You deserve the
BEST!

Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure.

Vicki Sam

disneyfan2008

MsGebby said:

Definitely
put the effort into getting an appointment with MSKCC. My oncologist is not with this world renowned facility but my thoracic surgeon is. I am so happy I found someone who took me in right away.

The way it worked for me was ... I made the call and the advocate at the center asked me to fax over EVERYTHING I had. He took my paperwork to the oncologists there and they made the decision that I need to see a thoracic surgeon. (I have suspicious lung nodules)

I would definitely call ASAP. I have the name and number of the person I spoke to and will share this info with you if you would like. Just PM me and I will send it right away.

xoxo
Mary

am i jumpin the GUN since
am i jumping the GUN since my pathology came back "OK" but radiologists thinks he/they missed something?

Denise

abrub

disneyfan2008 said:

am i jumpin the GUN since
am i jumping the GUN since my pathology came back "OK" but radiologists thinks he/they missed something?

Denise

When in doubt
get someone else to read your scans and/or slides. Pathology is too important. If you are not comfortable, then you need another opinion.

disneyfan2008

abrub said:

When in doubt
get someone else to read your scans and/or slides. Pathology is too important. If you are not comfortable, then you need another opinion.

I have not spoken to surgeon
I have not spoken to surgeon yet so I"ll wait until get some more info and then if still iffy i'll get second opinion..

Tx for replies


Denise

MsGebby

disneyfan2008 said:

I have not spoken to surgeon
I have not spoken to surgeon yet so I"ll wait until get some more info and then if still iffy i'll get second opinion..

Tx for replies


Denise

I am with you
Doing what is right for you is what matters the most.

Keep us posted

CypressCynthia

My insurance covered my
My insurance covered my second opinion when I went to MDA. And my oncologist seemed fine about it. I think second opinions, from time to time, are a great idea for all of us.