Menopause

Thanks JessicaV for your thoughts.

I'm currently seeking out a new oncologist due to communication problems with my current one.

One thing i have sorted out along the way is the discrepancy between the kind of care I'm looking for and the care oncologists offer. I'm looking for best possible outcomes and specific suggestions for actions I can take to support the surgery/chemo/radiotherapy/hormone regime and to reduce the likelihood of cancer re-occurence. I'm not sure anyone offers this kind of advice, though I'm finding lots of useful information from reputable online resources.

My oncologist seems to have a very narrow focus - how to administer and monitor the chemo and hormone therapy. Even in this narrow field she's shown that she can't explain some things in ways my husband and I can understand. Hence our interest in finding someone else.

So far, my side effects have been mild, but if I do get into conversations about side effects and possibly reducing treatment doses, I'll know from your advice to ask some very specific questions.

Yes, I'd be willing to take part in your research.