DCIS - oncologist?
I was diagnosed with moderate DCIS and after a double mastectomy other stuff was found in both breasts but no aggressive cancer. It’s been mentioned lately about seeing an oncologist. I wasn’t referre...
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Hi there
When I was diagnosed last year and had a mastectomy I saw my GP, a breast cancer surgeon , plastic surgeon, radiation oncologist and oncologist.Not to mention the multitude of scans.
I am still seeing my GP , breast cancer surgeon , plastic surgeon ( should finish after the next surgery) and oncologist every few months and have to see the radiation oncologist in January one year after my radiation therapy finished.
It’s a lot of appointments not to mention costs, but as my breast cancer surgeon recommended I see an oncologist I am following his guidance.
I understand they treat the cancer holistically following the surgery including supervising any drugs ( such as tamoxifen or one of the AIS ) and chemotherapy.
I also understand it is almost universal to be under the care of an oncologist after a diagnosis of breast cancer , but of course everyone is individual and your Doctors will recommend what they thinking best for your particular circumstances.
When I was diagnosed last year and had a mastectomy I saw my GP, a breast cancer surgeon , plastic surgeon, radiation oncologist and oncologist.Not to mention the multitude of scans.
I am still seeing my GP , breast cancer surgeon , plastic surgeon ( should finish after the next surgery) and oncologist every few months and have to see the radiation oncologist in January one year after my radiation therapy finished.
It’s a lot of appointments not to mention costs, but as my breast cancer surgeon recommended I see an oncologist I am following his guidance.
I understand they treat the cancer holistically following the surgery including supervising any drugs ( such as tamoxifen or one of the AIS ) and chemotherapy.
I also understand it is almost universal to be under the care of an oncologist after a diagnosis of breast cancer , but of course everyone is individual and your Doctors will recommend what they thinking best for your particular circumstances.