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Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Mar 28, 2023 | Replies (84)
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There are three onocologist in our town of 6,000 with many retireees.I did not like the first Docter I saw right sfter operation Mar 9,22. Others I spoke to loved him. Second visit with his nurse assistant, she did read my question s but sort of fluffed them off. See new Docter Dec. 21 and I hope he can answer some of my questions . Thank you for your input.

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Chris, Volunteer Mentor | @auntieoakley | Nov 28, 2022

Much like @keepmoving2 above said; My best suggestions are first, take someone with you. It is truly amazing how differently doctor appointments can go with someone else there. I have seen this time and time again, it changes the dynamics of the appointment. This also serves to have someone else listening with you, our mind can wander momentarily when talking about our own cancer and we can miss tidbits of information. Next up, I would ask the questions even if I had to read them from my paper, this way there is no chance of one or two not being answered. Then if you read the next question and already have the answer, you can choose not to ask it, but it is your choice.
I find that these things can signal to a doctor that I take my appointment seriously. I am hoping that you love the new doctor and are comfortable with a treatment plan with them.
Do you have someone that can go with you and help advocate for you?

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