Sloan-NYC co worker suggested 2nd opinion

disneyfan2008
disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
edited November 2012 in Breast Cancer #1
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)

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  • abrub
    abrub Member Posts: 2,174 Member
    #2
    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
    MsGebby Member Posts: 659
    #3
    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
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #4
    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
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #5
    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
    abrub Member Posts: 2,174 Member
    #6
    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
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #7
    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
    MsGebby Member Posts: 659
    #8
    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
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #9
    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.

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