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  • Posted on: Jun 4, 2009 12:09 pm
OK
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1
shaanu wrote:

Hello,

I'm new here. I've been diagnosed (2 weeks ago) with invasive malignant carcinoma in the right breast. 2 tumors.My dr referred me to a surgeon who has advised a mastectomy. I'm looking for a) a 2nd opinion from a surgeon that specializes in BC and b) an oncologist - I havent seen one yet, haven't been referred to one yet, and am wondering why. 

I live in the larger Oklahoma City area and am wondering how to find an oncologist, a surgeon and a reconstructive surgeon here. Who *should* I see first? A friend says I *must* see an oncologist first because of course a surgeon wants to cut. 

I'm new in this area and don't know drs. In my town there is only 1 oncologist, and my dr says there are only 2 surgeons she'd be comfortable with. I've heard that people travel to Oklahoma City for major medical and surgical issues. 

I've also heard that the U of Oklahoma Cancer Center is good. I'm trying to identify an oncologist there. I've been referred to one, but have issues with some of his practices. 

What do I DO? I'm told I need to hurry, but I don't know where to go. Meantime I'm sick of gettign advice about what to eat and what not to eat, what expensive supplements to take, and how to be happy. I just need healthcare providers! 

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Bukki
OK
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 96
Jun 4, 2009 12:44 pm Bukki wrote:

I sent you a PM....just click on private message link in header to access....Elaine

Elaine
mgraham22
Lavaca, AR
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1
Jun 4, 2009 06:35 pm mgraham22 wrote:

I know of a good dr. in the Fayetteville, AR area that is a surgical oncologist that specializes in breast tx only.  I know that is a drive from OKC but he is really good.  I drive 1:15 to 1:30 hour to see all my drs. but it is well worth.  PM me if you have any questions.

whippetmom
Southern California
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,266
Jun 4, 2009 09:19 pm whippetmom wrote:

OMG Elaine!  I was just going to PM you and ask you to contact this gal and I scrolled down to see who responded and lo and behold - HERE YOU ARE ALREADY!!!

I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Jeremiah 1:5
Dx 10/15/2008, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
spar2
OK
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 5,958
Jun 29, 2009 10:54 pm, edited Jun 29, 2009 10:55 PM by spar2 spar2 wrote:

Dr. Aleda Toma is a wonderful oncologist in Oklahoma city.  She is caring and very into if you feel something is wrong then she will order whatever test sets your mind at ease. 

Dr. Magnuson in Norman is a wonderful plastic surgeon.

I used Dr. mcNeilly for the mastectomy and was not happy with him.

If you want more info please pm me.

whippetmom, are you from okla also?

edited to correct a spelling error. LOL

All of my friends are right inside my heart
pkb143
Stillwater, OK
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 190
Jul 1, 2009 05:03 pm pkb143 wrote:

shaanu, so sorry to hear of your diagnosis! I know you said OKC area --  I'm in Stillwater and have been going to Tulsa. I'm sure there are some fine doctors in OKC but if you want a second opinion and consider going to Tulsa, I can enthusiastically recommend Dr. James Lockhart (Surgical Associates, Tulsa) as a surgeon specializing in BC, and Dr. Arch Miller, my plastic surgeon who also does breast reconstruction.

Good luck to your in your treatment! You'll have a lot of decisions to make and this forum is an excellent resource provided by women who've walked in your shoes.

Patty B ~~ If God leads me to it, He will lead me through it.
Dx 3/18/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR+

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