[quote=Mamacita]Hi, I think you should get a copy of the CT report so you can see first-hand what it says.
Is seeing a new primary an option? It's disturbing that your current doc thinks his job is limited to addressing "life-threatening issues." That would be true in a trauma ER, not a primary practice. It sounds very condescending to me, trying to make you feel that your symptoms aren't important if your life isn't at risk.
Good luck, don't give up! [/quote]
Damn right, Mamacita. Don't be bashful with it's your future at stake, fire your current primary and find one who is interested is your concerns.
I've done it many times, it's always resulted in a major improvement.
I cannot abide a medical professional who thinks her/his degree makes him/her the driver. You are paying them, and if they don't get that, stop paying that one, and find one who does get it.
Bart
Good Luck.
My intro:
http://oralcancersupport.org/forums/ubbt...3644#Post16364409/09 - Dx OC Stg IV
10/09 - Chemo/3 Cisplatin, 40 rad
11/09 - PET CLEAN
07/11 - Dx Stage IV C. (Liver)
06/12 - PET CLEAN
09/12 - PET Dist Met (Liver)
04/13 - PET CLEAN
06/13 - PET Dist Met (Liver + 1 lymph node)
10/13 - PET - Xeloda ineffective
11/13 - Liver packed w/ SIRI-Spheres
02/14 - PET - Siri-Spheres effective, 4cm tumor in lymph-node
03/15 - Begin 15 Rads
03/24 - Final Rad! Woot!
7/27/14 Bart passed away. RIP!