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RE: Medical Oncologist who focuses on prevention  

By Holly, 4 days ago

  @marie115 do you mind sharing the names of my team members you’ve had or have now? you can text me too if that seems more appropriate w the forum: 816-509-7701 i also am at KU & trying to decide i...
RE: Medical Oncologist who focuses on prevention  

By rilee7647, 4 days ago

  I was curious about this questions also. My insurance doesn't include St. Lukes.
RE: Medical Oncologist who focuses on prevention  

By Marie115, 4 days ago

  @holly this has been my experience as well. My current team is at KU. I have seen several providers in the system with all the same closed mind set. From previous responses it seems like a move to St ...
RE: Medical Oncologist who focuses on prevention  

By Marie115, 4 days ago

  @aborniger Thank you for your response. Since I had a bilateral mastectomy I no longer qualify for mammograms. I have asked for MRIs or Pet scans and this can been declined. I go every 6 months for a ...
RE: Medical Oncologist who focuses on prevention  

By aborniger, 4 days ago

  @hollysmith sorry for your experience. I love Dr. Hensing/Dr. Pluard at St. Luke's because even though I'm on the other side of cancer, I still go in every 6 months for an oncology follow-up with labs...
RE: Medical Oncologist who focuses on prevention  

By Holly, 4 days ago

  @marie115 ~ I too am so deeply interested in finding an oncology team that supports and has a proactive approach. Can I ask you who your current team is/was? I feel “stuck” with where I am (on paper i...
RE: Medical Oncologist who focuses on prevention  

By Marie115, 5 days ago

  @aborniger Thank You!
RE: Medical Oncologist who focuses on prevention  

By aborniger, 5 days ago

  +1 to Dr. Pluard. He is amazing! I actually was moved over to Dr. Hensing in the same practice and she is just as great as he is, too.
RE: Medical Oncologist who focuses on prevention  

By Marie115, 5 days ago

  @lisa-c Thank you Lisa!
RE: Medical Oncologist who focuses on prevention  

By Lisa C, 5 days ago

  Dr Pluard at St Luke's is the best. I highly recommend him. Good luck!
Medical Oncologist who focuses on prevention  

By Marie115, 5 days ago

  Hi fellow warriors. I was diagnosed at age 41 with DCIS. I underwent a bilateral mastectomy last September. Final pathology found invasive carcinoma as well. Estrogen+. Sentinel lymphnode was negative...
RE: Lymphedema - Which Doctor??  

By janedoe7, 2 months ago

  @nope, so glad you are on the right track. I hope relief is on the way! Please keep us posted. @mwilson502 I agree, Dr. Beahm is great!!! Did you also see Jenny Carter at Menorah Outpatient for OT? S...
RE: Lymphedema - Which Doctor??  

By mwilson502, 2 months ago

  Good to see you are not as troubled. Shout out to @janedoe7 , Dr Beahm is the best…. she’s my surgeon as well. Us warriors need to stick together 🙏💕🙏
RE: Lymphedema - Which Doctor??  

By Nope, 2 months ago

  Thank you for the responses. I saw the NP in plastic surgery today and she’s fantastic. She explained how she works with the lymphedema OTs to tailor treatment as needed. She’s also scheduled me fo...
RE: Stomach Spasms/Cramps  

By momoftwo, 2 months ago

  Hi, I had a bilateral mastectomy and never experienced stomach pain. I'm sorry you're experiencing this. It may be a good idea to check with your PCP. Take care! Let us know what you find out.
RE: How much does radiation slow wound healing?  

By mwilson502, 2 months ago

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  If your radiation oncologist has approved the start date I would trust in them. Additionally treat your radiation area daily in advance and after. My surgeon made a great recommendation for me, purch...
RE: How much does radiation slow wound healing?  

By janedoe7, 2 months ago

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  You bet. Don’t forget to moisturize! You’ve got this!
RE: How much does radiation slow wound healing?  

By Creativewithcancer, 2 months ago

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  @janedoe7 I would hope so! I think I'll message asking for that. I agree that they are hopeful, but in my experience the healing is never as fast as they are anticipating. Thanks so much for "listenin...
RE: How much does radiation slow wound healing?  

By janedoe7, 2 months ago

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  I know sometimes I just want to be told what to do, and I wish so badly I could give you that. Unfortunately I'm not a doctor and I haven't seen your body, so it's not the right thing to do. I do want...
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