I went to an oncologist that was recommened to me for tamoxifin for breast cancer. I have non invasive cancer and atypical hyperplasia which is non cancerous right now. The Dr. told me after he gave me a perscription that I don't have to come back to see him. I should ask my Gyn Dr. to refill my meds. I thought he was blowing me off what do you think. And how often should I see an oncologist?
2006-09-20 11:53:06 · 6 answers · asked by mickey 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I think I would change doctors. I saw mine every other month, then every three months, and now I am every six months. I had breast cancer, both invasive and non, and am also on Tamoxifen. I would get a second opinion...
2006-09-20 12:07:07 · answer #1 · answered by BriteHope 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not having ongoing chemotherapy at this time and if your condition remains the same, I would say seeing your oncologist so often might not be necessary but I would think he would want to at least see you in 6 months. After I had surgery and chemo for breast cancer, I saw my oncologist monthly, then every three months, every six months and then yearly for 10 years! At that point, my oncologist, who was also my primary, decided to devote all his time to hemotology/oncology so I changed doctors and ended my visits with him.
2006-09-20 14:15:10 · answer #2 · answered by rhymer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask for a referral to another oncologist. I have a gf who just finished taking tamoxifen. You should be getting regular blood work to make sure the tamoxifen is not adversely affecting other organs such as your liver.
My oncologist wants to see me every 6 months for for the next several years. I am a 2 year survivor.
Did you have any surgery to have the tumor removed or just Tamoxifen?
2006-09-20 13:22:33 · answer #3 · answered by knittinmama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may not be that the doctor is blowing you off... Perhaps the doctor has a very full plate, and perhaps they honestly feel that you do not need to come back to see them. If it is possible to have your primary (or other) physician provide your med refills, then there really is no need for you to go back to the oncologist, UNLESS YOUR CONDITION CHANGES! If your condition were to change, of course you would go back to see the oncologist.
(Doctors can have very hectic schedules... If the person you saw was rushing, perhaps this was the reason. Of course, use your best judgment and your gut feelings to guide you. Maybe the person you saw was blowing you off because they're not a good people person... it can happen.)
Best of luck to you, with your situation with the doctor but mostly with your cancer treatment. Keep your head up!
2006-09-20 12:07:14 · answer #4 · answered by banana 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
for the type of cancer u have, u should be seen at least every six months, and if u have any problems or suspecting any of the tumors coming back u can set an appointment anytime, only ur oncologist can deal with that....find another oncologist....
2006-09-20 12:30:51 · answer #5 · answered by ♦cat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you do not have invasive cancer, you have no need of an oncologist followup now.
2006-09-20 12:12:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋