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Want to talk about Multiple Myeloma: Anyone else?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Jul 1, 2023 | Replies (401)
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I have gotten a second opinion on my ET treatment from a Dr. in a nearby city. I am following his treatment, which differs from the treatment prescribed by original provider in my city. I have a scheduled appt. with original provider coming up and I’m not sure if I should even go. It’s awkward now! I don’t want to totally cut them off, because they are closer, but I’m not following their recommended protocols. What to do?

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tallyteresa | @tallyteresa | Jan 7, 2023

Just seeing this. Did anyone provide suggestions for you? Did it work out ok for you?

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arti4 | @arti4 | Jan 8, 2023

@tallyteresa
I went to the scheduled appointment in my town and although it was awkward, told them I was deferring to Dr. B. (He recommended 2 low-dose aspirins instead of Hydroxyurea-and also paid a lot more attention to detail!) Dr. B. had suggested blood work every 3 mos. at his clinic, and every 3 months in the hometown clinic. I asked Dr. A. if she was alright with this approach and she said she was. So that’s what I’m doing now… but I, myself still feel awkward.
I don’t feel the actual need to involve the hometown clinic.
I could easily get labs done at an unaffiliated lab and have them sent to Dr. B. in the nearby city. But, part of me worries that at some point, I may need a closer resource, even though I don’t think that’s in the near future.
So, I’m still sort of wondering what to do..
And thanks for your inquiry. 😊

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