Hi @maroa—welcome. You’re among friends here, and this group is a wonderful place to hear how others have navigated similar situations. When it comes to detailed questions about your diagnosis or treatment plan, though, your oncology team (especially your oncologist and nurse navigator) remains the best source of medical guidance.

If your doctor says, “Let’s schedule your next visit in a few months,” that’s usually great news—it means nothing urgent has shown up. (Trust me, a sudden call to come back for a scan in five days feels very different!) In oncology, no unexpected news is often the best news.

It’s also perfectly fine—even wise—to seek a second or third opinion. Good oncologists welcome additional perspectives; medicine is complex, and another set of expert eyes can only help.

Remember, your care team has the full picture of your health history—age, smoking status, fitness level, lab results, and more. Those details guide the decisions they make. While you’re free to share what you like here, online forums aren’t protected spaces like your clinic, so think about what you’re comfortable making public.

From my own seven-year journey with lung cancer, I’ve learned that anxious waiting can be harder than the appointments themselves. So don't do it! Try to take the longer interval between visits as a positive sign, stay connected with your medical team, and keep focusing on living the life you love. You’ve got this! And we’re here to support you along the way.