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Hi @frandy , Welcome to Mayo Connect. Lung cancer treatments are complicated, and thankfully that means that the treatments have advanced and that we have options. Having a doctor that can help us understand those options is vital. The doctor patient relationship should be a partnership, and sometimes it takes a bit to find a good partner.
I'm assuming that you've felt this way after seeing this provider more than once? Sometimes they can have bad days too. If this is a repeated behavior, and you aren't getting what you need then you may need to request a different doctor.
You mentioned 'autoimmune therapy'. I think you likely mean Immunotherapy which basically trains your own immune system to find and fight remaining cancer cells. Here's a link for more info: https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/lung-cancer/treatment/types-of-treatment/immunotherapy
How long ago were you diagnosed? Are you starting to get your energy back after the chemo and radiation?

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Hello Lisa, thank you for your reply. Yes; I’ve seen this doctor two or three times. After this blow up after I asked questions, I found out he decided to change my treatment without saying anything or any explanation. I also have a long term nurse assigned to me since my hospital stay. I was surprised when she told me she witnessed this doctor’s horrible behavior with another elderly patient. I truly believe that he may be jeopardizing my treatment because of his anger. I will be calling an advocate to help me with changing doctors and filing a complaint. I am really worried at this point.
I was diagnosed in August 8, 2024. Started treatment 9/30/24.
I’m not a person to take this kind of “abuse” but stand up to people like this. This doctor really did me over and with no concern for me at all.
I am feeling better but now is when the chemo usually hits me. I feel it will be better this time because the hospital found I had two infections on top of the side effects of the chemo. So I’m trying to do what I can to stay feeling better and stay out of the hospital.
Lisa, I will definitely follow your link and read the information. I need and want to be informed.
Thank you very much; you are greatly appreciated.
Frandy