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Cancer Support

Puzzledtraveller

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13. My mom will see her oncologist for the first time next week,

Reply to Tab (Original post)

Thu Oct 8, 2015, 02:57 PM

Oct 2015

I wish I could stand in her place and take her fear and anxiety for her. I can imagine the doctor patient relationship with cancer patients is a special and very important one. I hope you continue to have a good relationship with your doctor.

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Meeting with my (new) oncologist this afternoon [View all] Tab Aug 2015 OP

It's got to be tough being where you are, my dear Tab... CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2015 #1

Thank you, Peggy Tab Aug 2015 #2

Sounds good...my thoughts go with you. CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2015 #3

So very sorry to hear this, Tab. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2015 #4

Alas, no major new info Tab Aug 2015 #5

A second set of eyes is never a bad thing Ruby the Liberal Aug 2015 #6

New eyes are always good IMHO ... slipslidingaway Aug 2015 #9

New eyes can be a good thing but I know it can also be stressful. Solly Mack Aug 2015 #7

Good to hear from you even if the news is inconclusive KaryninMiami Aug 2015 #8

He's suggesting Cixtubimab (sp?) Tab Aug 2015 #10

Hey Tab... just checking to see what you're thinking. 2theleft Aug 2015 #11

I agree with new eyes onethatcares Aug 2015 #12

My mom will see her oncologist for the first time next week, Puzzledtraveller Oct 2015 #13