r/breastcancer • u/Rachel21321 • 2d ago

Diagnosed Patient or Survivor Support Choosing Doctors

What do you think made you go w/one oncologist over the other? How many did you see?

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u/CautiousArmadillo123 2d ago

I saw two medical oncologists. The first one dismissed my concerns, wasn’t aware of important and well tested breast cancer topics (RSClin), and just generally seemed to treat me like an afterthought in her day.

Second opinion is at an NCI location, spent over an hour with me explaining my options, talked about the latest research and how it could impact my care, and just generally put me at ease. 

The decision was easy for me between those two! I want someone who seems to be fully in my corner, up to speed on the latest research, and is willing to give me the time I need. 

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u/Rachel21321 1d ago

Thanks - this is helpful. It feels like so much information rn