New oncologist

jjaj133
jjaj133 Member Posts: 867 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Well, I am so happy with my new oncologist I could do a happy dance.
He came in the room. recited my whole history and said,"did i miss anything?"
No dr. has ever done that. They usually come in looking like they just crammed for a test.
The end result is that he said I have been through enough and didn't want to put me through the whole port/infusion thing. So I am going on xeloda for 6 months in pill form. No oxy because I still have neuropathy in my feet. I was prepared for the chemo, but the thought of having the port and infusions again was just overwhelming to me.I am very grateful for this alternative. If we have to do something else down the road. I will deal with it then. After all, tomorrow is another day!
Hugs to all,
Judy

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  • smokeyjoe
    smokeyjoe Member Posts: 1,425 Member
    #2
    Sounds like a good plan,
    Sounds like a good plan, seems you have a compassionate onc. on your side, so happy for you :)
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #3
    smokeyjoe said:

    Sounds like a good plan,
    Sounds like a good plan, seems you have a compassionate onc. on your side, so happy for you :)

    Good for you Judy ,
    Sounds great!, enjoy your chemo holidays !
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #4
    pepebcn said:

    Good for you Judy ,
    Sounds great!, enjoy your chemo holidays !

    Hey Judy!.....
    Good News!!! Great you found an Onc you really like and your new regime sounds like it will suit you fine right now.... YAY!

    Jennie
  • jjaj133
    jjaj133 Member Posts: 867 Member
    #5
    Thanks everyone, i
    Thanks everyone, i appreciate you good wishes.
    Hugs.
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #6
    Judy
    I think that's sooo important to trust and LIKE your oncologist. I'm glad you found one!!!
    The Xeloda is soo much easier. Hugs back at you.
    Winter Marie
  • jjaj133
    jjaj133 Member Posts: 867 Member
    #7
    herdizziness said:

    Judy
    I think that's sooo important to trust and LIKE your oncologist. I'm glad you found one!!!
    The Xeloda is soo much easier. Hugs back at you.
    Winter Marie

    thank you winter, i dreaded
    thank you winter, i dreaded meeting with my other dr. It does make a big difference.

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