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/PupperPawsitive +++ 2d ago

Honestly I just went with first available.

Are you trying to choose an oncologist currently?

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u/Rachel21321 1d ago

Yes - I live in Houston so a lot of options. My gyno referred me to a breast surgeon after my biopsy and not an oncologist. It was confusing bc I thought I was seeing an oncologist. I have stage 2b, her2 negative, tumor is ~5x5cm.

The surgeon then referred me to an oncologist (I don’t get in until 9/25!) and to get an MRI but I see so many people talk about getting multiple opinions and finding someone that feels right for them. So trying to understand what makes someone prefer one doctor over the other.

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u/Eleanorshrillstop 1d ago

I live in Houston too - I was auto referred to my breast surgeon and the plastics team she works with. Both are very highly regarded and I like them both so I stuck with them. For oncology, I spoke with a friend who is chief of neurology and he gave me his recommendation for best oncologist, so I am going to see him.

I also plan to seek second opinion from md Anderson if there is anything I don’t like/understand/agree with. You can self refer to MDA and it’s very easy. They’re super nice. Feel free to pm me if you want to talk specifics 💙