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	RE: Medical Oncologist who focuses on prevention By Marie115, 4 months ago Forum Medical oncologists
	@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 months ago Forum Medical oncologists
	@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 months ago Forum Medical oncologists
	@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, 4 months ago Forum Medical oncologists
	@aborniger Thank You!
	RE: Medical Oncologist who focuses on prevention By aborniger, 4 months ago Forum Medical oncologists
	+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, 4 months ago Forum Medical oncologists
	@lisa-c Thank you Lisa!
	RE: Medical Oncologist who focuses on prevention By Lisa C, 4 months ago Forum Medical oncologists
	Dr Pluard at St Luke's is the best. I highly recommend him. Good luck!
	Medical Oncologist who focuses on prevention By Marie115, 4 months ago Forum Medical oncologists
	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, 5 months ago Forum Effects on your body
	@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, 5 months ago Forum Effects on your body
	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, 5 months ago Forum Effects on your body
	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, 5 months ago Forum Effects on your body
	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, 5 months ago Forum Forum
	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, 5 months ago Forum Forum
	You bet. Don’t forget to moisturize! You’ve got this!
	RE: How much does radiation slow wound healing? By Creativewithcancer, 5 months ago Forum Forum
	@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, 5 months ago Forum Forum
	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...
	RE: How much does radiation slow wound healing? By Creativewithcancer, 5 months ago Forum Forum
	@janedoe7 Thanks for your response! The last any of the doctors saw the wounds in person was two weeks ago. The radiation oncologist saw it when we did the simulation. We scheduled my start three week...
	RE: How much does radiation slow wound healing? By janedoe7, 5 months ago Forum Forum
	Hi! I'm sure you're antsy to get started. It's hard to have things hanging over your head. I have a few questions for you: 1. You said your radiologist said it was OK to start. Did you mean your radia...
	How much does radiation slow wound healing? By Creativewithcancer, 5 months ago Forum Forum
	I previously posted about my incisions not healing, and I did end up with a second surgery to fix the incisions. The left side is now completely healed, but the right side still has a few spots that h...

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