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Finding the right cancer care team

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Mar 6 9:36am | Replies (16)

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@5gk

I am extremely disappointed in my care. I have an onc/ heme who refuses to work with a cll specialist. I can tell, from discussing treatment options, he is not up- to-date with treatments. He does not answer my questions. I need a cll specialist and a trustworthy onc/ heme. There are no cll specialists here.
To allow me to be seen by Mayo, I changed my insurance...Only to be told Mayo won't see me because I come from an area where hospitals are closing or being bought out....
I feel completely thrown away and at the mercy of people who see me as a mere income rather than a valuable life. I was an oncology nurse, so I do not make this statement lightly.

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Your concerns are very valid. So much in medicine is left to profit. It's unfair to have anyone direct you to a care provider based on what is best for the hospitals in your area. I am convinced having a good caring care team does make a difference. I hope you will continue to advocate for yourself and continue to push for the care team you deserve as I am certain you have always done in the past for your patients.