Topic: Anyone from Montreal, Qc?

I'm also from Montreal. Just diagnosed on May 7th. Having surgery on Monday. I'm kind of nervous but also anxious to get this started. Where are you guys being treated ?

Stay stong !!

Marie

Je suis également de Montréal. I'm a male of 31 years old diagnosed in November 2008. Finished chemo two months ago at St-Mary's hospital and since I'm BRCA2, had last wek a BM.My doctor is Dr. Keyserlingk from the Ville-Marie Breast Centre. He's wonderful.

 Chris

Hi everyone !

I'm also being treated at the Ville-Marie Breast Clinic.My surgeon is Dr. Otaki. Had a lumpectomy and sentinol nodes done on Monday and I feel great. I hated coming out of the anathesia but other then that I have been great, did not even take tylenol yet. I see him agin on June 9th for the pathology report. If it's not good I will most likely need a mastectomy. I am more nervous about that then anything else so far.  I guess now it is starting to fell real. Had to tell my kids today (8 and 10 years old) that I have cancer , that was really tough for me but they seemed to take it OK, we'll see what the next few days bring.

Chris: Is Dr. Keyserlingk a surgeon or oncologist. I would like to see him, I hear great things about him (he treated my grandmother for BC 25 years ago). DSr. Otaki is only a surgeon so I guess he will refer me to an oncologist from Ville Marie next. Not sure how that works yet....

Marie

Hi Pink Mama,

I am very satisfied with the care I've received at the Jewish, my oncologist is Dr. Margolese, Dr. Dionisopoulos is my plastic surgeon.  I've never had chemo, have a friend who's going through it now, but everyone is different I guess, hope it's not too hard on you.  I wish you the best. 

Hi everyone,

Pinkmama: See the link below for the eligibility criteria :

http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/training/perspectives/factshts/breastcancer.htm

In my case, my mom and grand mother died of BC at very young age.

marie111: Dr. Keyserlingk is a surgeon. My oncologist is Dr. Dalfen of the St.-Mary's hospital. He's OK.

Regarding the faulty pathology reports, you should be very concerned. In my case, I ordered the Oncotype DX test in the US to make sure chemo was the right treatment for me. Also, Oncotype gave me scores on HER2, estrogen and progesterone. My first test at the Jewish here in Montréal said that I was in the equivocal range (gray zone) regarding HER2 and that they don't know if Herceptin was good for me! It was another reason for me to order Oncotype DX test. According to the Oncotype results, my HER2 was definitely negative and based on that, my oncologist decided that Herceptin was not good for me.

Wish to all of you a nice weekend!

 Chris

I am a 6 year survivor of BC.  I had my surgery done by Dr. Fleiszer at the Royal Vic.  I go to the Cedar's Breast cancer clinic to have my mammo done.  What i like about that is that you get your results before you leave.  If any other testing needs to be done, it is done right away...no waiting.

 My oncologist is Dr. Cohen at the Jewish general Hospital.

I am wondering how you all might be feeling about the news of the faulty BC pathologies.  It is kind of scary

marie111

I understand how you feel about not making mistakes.  I felt the same way.  The surgeon I wanted at the Jewish was on vacation. After checking around, I was directed to Dr. Fleiszer who I think is fabulous.

However, I wanted to have my treatment at the Jewish and be followed there.  Why?  because  it has an excellent reputation and its proximity to my home.

 I am glad that you had a SNB  done.  It is quite a differnce from taking a grouping of lymph nodes.  I know , the difference in pain because, unfortunately ,I had both done.

I think it is normal to feel weak because of the stress, anxiety and the operation itself.  What kind or treatment will you have?

Salut,

I am from the West-Island. I get treated at the Lakeshore Hospital, and I must say the Onc, and nurses are super great.

 Best wishes

Carol 

I am also from the West Island !! My surgeon is Dr. Otaki from Ville Marie and I have not yet seen an oncologist. I had surgery on May 25th and see the surgeon agin on tuesday. When do you see the oncologist, when does that come into play?  Will I be refered by my surgeon and I guess I shop around for an oncologist. Still new at this, not sure what to expect. I guess I'll find out more on tuesday.

Have a great weekend !

Marie

By the way, Marie, 

I have my own Preschool in Pointe Claire. ( 22 KIds, 4 hours Mon-Thursday.) 

I hope I can start back again in Sept. since I had to hire 2 replacement teachers.

Funny, you are a Preschool teacher as well.

Have a great week-end 

Hello Terri,

I was just diagnosed mid July and also go to the Jewish.  I have not had any surgery yet but am on week 9 of weekly Taxol so far.  I live in Blainville so it is a bit of a trek to go to the Jewish but I am also very happy with the docs and nurses.  I am thinking of a bilat MMX also, hopefully with immediate reconstruction but am not sure of what is next and when and what the doc thinks.  I am also ILC so he has said he thinks it will be a MMX instead of lumpectomy, I am still debating dble vs single-don't want to do this again!  I am wondering who was your surgeon and plastic surgeon.  You can PM me if you prefer.

Great hearing from you. Thanks for your input. Have a great day!

Yo