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#426227 06/13/08 02:20 AM
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As I was putting together this week's article on Vitamin D, I got to thinking what my doctor would have said if I'd asked to have my level tested -- since it's not mainstream protocol yet. I was lucky (my doctor is a saint), and I'm sure he would have gone the extra mile to order any test to ease my concerns.

This isn't always the case. Many breast cancer patients feel they are being dismissed, ignored or patronized. Many are not fully informed of their options for reconstruction. Many feel rushed through the process without being given time to come to grips with their situation.

How was it for you? Is/was your doctor a saint? Did you feel like he or she was on your side -- that you were in this fight together? If not, did you change doctors? Was changing doctors out of the question because of your insurance?


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The doctor who did my biopsy and ultimately gave me the bad news was the proverbial "cold fish." He was curt and barely looked me in the eye.
So I went to my GP who is a doll and his father is a local surgeon and he sent me to his Dad who truly is a saint as well! He talked to me, showed me photos, he FORCED me to ask questions. And then he prayed with me. I am truly blessed.
When you're first diagnosed your life turns into a whirlwind. I was fortunate to have a terrific support system in my husband but to be honest with you--I completely put the situation into God's hands. Maybe it was my way of not wanting to cope with any decision making, I don't know.
What I do know is that if you're uncomfortable with a doctor--get outta there! Either you or someone you who loves you needs to get on the phone with the insurance company and find out what your options are. You need a doctor who will support you in your fight, not a "revolving-door" doctor!

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Sounds like your doctor is great and a huge support. My breast surgeon was like that as well -- totally supportive of my decisions all the way through, listened while I talked it out, trying to figure out what to do. It took a while to find the right plastic surgeon, but it was worth the time and effort. And keeping the faith, trying to always stay in a spiritual place helped me too.

Hang in there!



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