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Has anyone been diagnosed with stage one a lobular breast cancer, had
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Has anyone had a negative experience with an oncologist? I don't know how to handle what happened to me nor where to get help as the doctor is extremely defensive and punitive due to making a mistake in the diagnosis, refusing to discuss the error, and ultimately screaming at me & escorting me from her office. She also refused to give me my entire medical records with any mention of the mistake, as well as wrote up a scathing report about me - and it was all lies. I'm frightened of her and don't know what to do or where to go or who to talk to. Any suggestions, anyone?
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Hi! @cckangeroo:
I am so sorry that you have been treated so unrespectable by any physician, let alone by an oncologist that should take best care of you when you need it the most.
Could it be possible for you to find another oncologist in your area? I would if it were me; because you are going to see this person for quite a long time to fight this disease, so mutual respect and trust is essential.
We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers, pray that you find the best doctor to help you on this journey ahead. Best wishes for more healthy days ahead!
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You have a right to feel comfortable with your oncologist. I felt my original oncologist didn't communicate well about the risks of various treatments, so I changed to another oncologist. I'm so glad I did. She's a really good listener and was opened to any questionas or concerns. She wound up switching me from Anastrozole to Lestrozole, (which was a great switch, BTW). I'd feel comfortable reaching out to her about anything at all.