Choosing an oncologist
I was diagnosed with DCIS 2 weeks ago and had a lumpectomy last week. I see my surgeon tomorrow to find out the biopsy results. I know that if I'm lucky I may not need to have chemo or to see an oncol...
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@AnonyMS Hey! and Welcome!! I hope you are coping ok! So yes, generally your Surgeon would recommend an Oncologist that they work with, that's if you need one. My first diagnosis in 2011 I had high grade DCIS, lumpectomy and then sent to radiotherapy at a public hospital eventhough I always go private patient, and then onto Tamoxifen. 2015 I had a recurrence in my scar, biopsies, lumpectomy, clear margins and lymph nodes out and clear. ER+ Stage 2 Grade 3 so I was automatic Chemo...he referred me to an Oncologist. I would see what your Surgeon says first....if you require the Oncologist you could go to the recommended and then go to the one your friends said for a 2nd opinion and choose which one youd prefer. Hope that helps! Hugs Melinda xo