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lightofmysoul41

i had a mastectomy in nov 2014. i have only seen my surgeon and primary doctors so far. the surgeon said he got all of the cancer and that i would not need chemo or radiation. he has not refered me to an oncologist. shouldn't i see an oncologist at least once ?

sbmly53

Did your surgeon

give you a pathology report? What type, stage and grade did you have? Di he do an Onco Dx test?

i do believe you should be referred to an Oncologist for a follow up and to answer all your questions.

 

Sue

 

carkris

Absolutely check with the

Absolutely check with the oncologist to be sure

Lilly9

carkris said:

Absolutely check with the

Absolutely check with the oncologist to be sure

You definitely need to see an

You definitely need to see an oncologist.  Gather all the medical information  you can before you go.   Keep us posted

morgamed

Lilly9 said:

You definitely need to see an

You definitely need to see an oncologist.  Gather all the medical information  you can before you go.   Keep us posted

Peace of mind

I had a bilateral last year also.  My surgan referred me to an oncologist and he ran blood test and I went for a PET scan.. All came out clean so they looked for anything but found nothing not even high blood pressure or sugar.  Trust me they looked!  It gave me peace of mind they got it all and I didn't have to have chemo or radiation.  I'll go once a year and let them take blood just for my peace of mind.  

cinnamonsmile

I had DCIS Stage 0 and had a

I had DCIS Stage 0 and had a bilateral mastectomy. Since I had clean margins, no rads or chemo or tamoxifen was needed. So I didn't need to see an oncologist.I agree that stage, grade, size of tumor is important to know.

 

 

lightofmysoul41

don't remember

i had idc. the tumor size was small but i don't remember him telling me what stage it was.  i don't remember a lot of what he said.i do know that my friend is going to ask him for the pathology report. she usually goes with me to my appts. because i usually forget everything that i need to ask and discuss. i also know that the lymph nodes were neg. for cancer. i just think i would be more at ease about everything if an oncologist checks me out. i called my primary and left a message last week with the nurse saying i wanted the dr. to refer me to an oncologist and the nurse still hasn't returned my call. very frustrating.

disneyfan2008

get second

get second opinion...

 

Denise

MsLiz1957

cinnamonsmile said:

I had DCIS Stage 0 and had a

I had DCIS Stage 0 and had a bilateral mastectomy. Since I had clean margins, no rads or chemo or tamoxifen was needed. So I didn't need to see an oncologist.I agree that stage, grade, size of tumor is important to know.

 

 

Hello my new twin sister

We HAD the same diagnosis. I just had bilateral mastectomy Jan 6th. I now have tissue expanders and will have tummy tuck (tram flap) going through the fill process right now. Are you having reconstruction?

bunnyslippas

Yes, you have/had cancer so

Yes, you have/had cancer so you should be followed  by an oncologist in my opinion.  I agree with the second opinion as well.

coco2008

bunnyslippas said:

Yes, you have/had cancer so

Yes, you have/had cancer so you should be followed  by an oncologist in my opinion.  I agree with the second opinion as well.

Definitely find an oncologist

I was assured by my surgeon that the cancers were small and rads after lumpectomies were all I would need.  Luckily he referred me to an oncologist who did an Oncotype test.  Turns out I had an aggressive form and chance of recurrance was high.  Chemo was required.

I would suggest that if your surgeon and primary won't give you a referral, you should contact a local cancer center to choose an oncologist.  He/she can not only give the care and reassurance you need, but also keep a close watch in the future.

Love, prayer and hugs,

Sandy

VickiSam

coco2008 said:

Definitely find an oncologist

I was assured by my surgeon that the cancers were small and rads after lumpectomies were all I would need.  Luckily he referred me to an oncologist who did an Oncotype test.  Turns out I had an aggressive form and chance of recurrance was high.  Chemo was required.

I would suggest that if your surgeon and primary won't give you a referral, you should contact a local cancer center to choose an oncologist.  He/she can not only give the care and reassurance you need, but also keep a close watch in the future.

Love, prayer and hugs,

Sandy

Ditto that, Sandy!

Find an Oncologist - piece of mind if worth it.

Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure.

Vicki Sam