I hear you! While I am very happy with my surgeon and oncologist, they tend to just look after their bit.And that's ok cos they are very busy people and can't know everything.I haven't read the book you mentioned but I have been reading and researching the mind/ body connection.Many doctors are now recognising the importance of the mind/ thoughts with regards to well being and recovery.They are now able to measure with MRI how the brain reacts.I recently read a book by a scientist(Bruce Lipton)called 'Biology of Belief' which was very interesting.I believe that peace of mind and a healthy lifestyle is helpful in preventing a cancer recurrence but my oncologist doesn't think stress plays any part.I believe in following medical advice and prescribed treatments but not blindly. I've been on Tamoxifen for 4 years but 6 months ago I stopped because of all the health issues it was causing me.I am now more concerned about liver damage than bc.My oncologist has never thought to send me for blood tests or pelvic ultrasounds but is happy to churn out Tamoxifen scripts.I have to ask my GP and thankfully,she is very thorough.In the interim,I'm taking alternative supplements but I will discuss the A inhibitors with my oncologist. But ultimately,it's our choice and we have to believe that what we are taking/doing is helping us. Tonya xx
