I'm going to say something a little different from everyone else, based on my own experience. I was diagnosed with early (7mm tumor) ILC in August & I was in a panic to get the ball rolling, so I scheduled the 1st available appointment with an oncologist at my usual medical center. He was perfectly nice, but I had an uneasy feeling that I couldn't shake. But I put it aside & rushed through all the pre-op testing, only to be told that because I wasn't "urgent", surgery wouldn't happen for another 2 months. I then made an appointment at Fred Hutchinson, a renowned cancer center which was farther away but still accessible. Long story short, I absolutely fell in love with the oncologist there & she miraculously juggled her schedule & performed the lumpectomy 4 days after our initial meeting! It all went beautifully & I've continued with Fred Hutch for my long-term care. So, my advice is to keep an open mind! You're never locked in to a particular doctor or facility. There are many paths that lead to successful outcomes!