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Tuesday, December, 02, 2008

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Phyllis Johnson

Phyllis Johnson

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Inflammatory Breast Cancer Survivor
posted 04/01/2008, comments (0)

Picking a Breast Cancer Doctor or Surgeon: Neighborhood Oncologist or Big Cancer Center?

Most people are diagnosed with breast cancer by a surgeon, usually a local surgeon recommended by their primary care doctor. Maybe the cancer was so small and easy to remove that more decisions aren't necessary. But most of the time, the biopsy is just the start of decision-making. Lumpectomy and radiation, or mastectomy? Is surgery... Read moreChevron
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Phyllis Johnson

Phyllis Johnson

(Profile)
Inflammatory Breast Cancer Survivor
posted 02/27/2008, comments (2)

Working with an Oncologist - Advice from an Inflammatory Breast Cancer Survivor

"I feel my oncologist just drops me like a hot potato when the symptom isn't cancer related," wrote a woman on a support website I belong to. I've had three oncologists with three distinct personalities. After working with them and talking to lots of cancer patients I've learned to be realistic in my expectations. ... Read moreChevron

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