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Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Apr 4, 2023 | Replies (3672)

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@gingerw

I am very grateful to my oncologist. On Monday i had a kidney biopsy to determine some issues related to a recent diagnosis of IgM myeloma, before treatment commences. My oncologist directed a final reading to be done at Mayo Clinic [that is where he did his residency]. When my nephrologist called Tues night he said he had the results from a local lab, and "that was enough". I gently reminded him of the oncologist's request. He seemed reluctant to follow through so I messaged to the cancer center. A phone call yesterday afternoon was the results will go back to Mayo, as per originally instructed. Now I want to see the nephrology orders for the procedure and compare them to the oncology chart notes!
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Good for you! A great example of advocating for yourself, @gingerw

@gingerw

That’s great that you followed through on that but not so great that YOU had to do it. We have to be on our toes so much to make sure everything that needs to be done is done. Not everyone can or would do that. Pays to ask questions and learn as much as we can about our medical issues. Doctors scoff at googling but it can help us in understanding and knowing what questions to ask. And of course, the Mayo forum, which is such a valuable tool.

Good health from FL Mary