Looking for a Family Practice or GP who specializes in or has a lot of experience treating cancer pa

Julie061
Julie061 Member Posts: 18
in Colorectal Cancer #1
I would love it if there were a patient referral website out there, I haven't been able to find one yet;(. I am a survivor since 2004. I have recently moved to Florida. I disliked my former GP and vowed to find a personable and caring GP here in the Florida Panhandle. I have been here for almost a year and have been unable to receive a good recommendation from anyone. But then, I really do not know a lot of folks in the area, let alone cancer survivors.

I saw this board and thought I might find someone within a 100 mile radius who would know a great GP that would be compassionate and tuned in to some of the special needs of treating cancer patients. I am spoiled by the great care I receive at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, but they are my oncology team. I still need a local GP for annual physicals etc.

When I went to see my last GP, he once told me to be happy I am still here. Then he asked me if I was done because he had lots of patients to see that day. I think during that visit I was particularly emotional and should have been put on anti-depressants, not dismissed. I had been having a lot of partial bowel obstructions and he didn't have the patience to explain what was happening and what I could do to help myself.

Anyway, if anyone knows of a good referral website or a good GP nearby, please let me know!

Thank you for your time and enjoy your day!

Julie

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  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #2
    Hi Julie
    Try the American Cancer Society web site:

    http://www.cancer.org/treatment/supportprogramsservices/app/resource-search

    Put in your city and state. On the list menu for "Program" scroll down the list until you get to physician referrals.

    This may get you started.

    Marie who loves kitties
  • golf_gal
    golf_gal Member Posts: 69
    #3
    where r u
    Where do you live. I'm in the panhandle.....niceville. I have a very caring interest I use. She takes all the time YOU need. But she isn't a specialist in dealing with cancer. I leave that up to my cancer team. Jamie
  • Julie061
    Julie061 Member Posts: 18
    #4
    golf_gal said:

    where r u
    Where do you live. I'm in the panhandle.....niceville. I have a very caring interest I use. She takes all the time YOU need. But she isn't a specialist in dealing with cancer. I leave that up to my cancer team. Jamie

    Niceville
    Hello,

    You are about two hours from me. We live in Mexico Beach, closer to Panama City or Talahassee.

    Thank you so much for the suggestion. Right now it seems a bit far, but I may find she is the best closest option;). I do not go often, but am overdue for an annual physical;)

    Enjoy your day and thanks again.
  • Julie061
    Julie061 Member Posts: 18
    #5
    golf_gal said:

    where r u
    Where do you live. I'm in the panhandle.....niceville. I have a very caring interest I use. She takes all the time YOU need. But she isn't a specialist in dealing with cancer. I leave that up to my cancer team. Jamie

    Internist
    Hello Golf Gal,

    As it turns out, we are moving to Destin next month. Would you mind sending me the name of your internist? I appreciate your time.

    Julie

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