needing to find a new oncologist

Curious

Hello everyone,
I'm in South Western Sydney and wanting to get a second opinion regarding my treatment plan. I'm Her2+ and my oncologist has been good, however, I really am not sure of the longer-term plan.  Im twelve months down the track and had surgery, chemo, and immunotherapy. Still undergoing treatment. Can anyone recommend a good oncologist? I'm currently in the public system but happy to also explore private. Any feedback would be really appreciated.

Thanks

arpie

Hi @Curious Welcome to the forum - sorry to see you here, but you are in the right spot for guidance & advice, by those who've been there, done that!

Are you able to name the hospital/suburb you have attended - some of our members may have a specific oncologist they could guide you towards if they are familiar with the area ...... a few of us have swapped Oncs 'mid stream' - I did and much happier with my current one.

take care  

Mahaica

I live on North side of Sydney and my oncologist is very good. Too far for you to travel.

Belgrave14

I’ve had all my treatment at Macquarie University Hospital (private), just started radiotherapy after Chemo and surgery, and I have been very impressed with all of my treatment team.  I find him very happy to explain things and generally good to deal with. The hospital is just beside one of the M2 exits so it may not be too inconvenient? I have Inflammatory BC which is rare and aggressive; it might be silly but I like having my treatment somewhere very research focused. 

Curious

Hello everyone,thank you so much for your responses. I m south side and been with St George Hospital public so far. I agree research focus is definitely a good component. Generally not too bad but have felt over time my oncology team have less and less time for me and seem a little irritated when I ask questions. Which I do as much as I can. There have been some discrepancies with my staging etc hence wanting a second opinion as this has directly impacted my treatment plan.
I will look into the suggestions so far. Thank you again.

arpie

Funnny that @Curious - I had the same feeling with my original Onc!  I Swapped to a lady and she is great, but she is currently on maternity leave just now - and a rumour is going around that she won’t be back!   

All the best, I hope you find a new Onc that you are comfy with

NewBoobsPLS

@curious how did you go finding a new onc. I need to find one to start chemo. I live in south west so Liverpool and stgeorge are the closest public. I work right next to macquarie though.

brightspace

Hi all 
you should not be be naming specific Medical personell in open forum

Moderator needs to assist as to  correct contact method

Riki_BCNA

Hi all please use private messaging rather than post details of practitioners on the main forum. Many thanks

Keeping_positive1

Yes, we don't want the highly recommended oncologists being inundated with phone calls... so funny.