Know any great oncologists in Illinois?

bookworm759

Hello ladies,

I'm looking to change oncologists, and wonder if any of you have any you would recommend - anyone you think is great and goes beyond the strict onc job-description. Or if you currently have one you would NOT recommend, would be interested to know that too. I live in the southwest area of Chicago, so any Chicago-area or Chicago south or west suburbs docs might work. I'd be especially interested in any Northwestern Cancer Center doctors. Thank you in advance for any advice you can give me. It is greatly appreciated, believe me. Sometimes I feel like we'd all be better off if doctors had a consumer review site all could refer to, if you know what I mean.

Feel free to PM me if you don't wish to post this kind of information.

Thank you very much.

Dawn

kats

Dawn,
There's an Illinois ladies thread started by Rita Jean you may try posting your question about Oncologists there. There's a great bunch of Illinois ladies on that thread.
Here's a link:
http://community.breastcancer.org/ubbthr...e=0&fpart=1

I have a great Oncologist, he's part of Northwest Oncology/Hematology group in the western suburbs. Another Illinois lady has an Oncologist from the same group.

Mary

SusieSwan

I'm also in IL but go to University of Wisconsin and they are fabulous up there...it's a 2 hour drive for me but worth it.

I have a friend that sees Dr. Gradishar at Northwestern and is very happy with him. I know he's also on the Cancer board protocol and very active in breast cancer research. Her surgeon is at the Lynn Sage Breast Center...I can't remember her name but likes her as well.

Northwestern is a fabulous hospital. A co-worker of my hubby was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer 4 years ago. His onc at the time only gave him 6 months. He also has liver & lung mets and is still going strong thanks to him transferring to Northwestern.

Best wishes to you,
susan

bookworm759

Kats, Thanks so much for the info. I didn't realize there was a northwestern group in the Western burbs.

Dawn

bookworm759

Susan, Thank you very much for replying. Wow, that is a long drive - they must be terrific. I'll definitely check into the doctor you mention.

Dawn

pixelsupply

I love my oncologist. Dr. Rita Nanda at University of Chicago. And her nurse Jean Gibson. She actually cares about you, listens to you and is up on the proper medications, and current studies. Excellent doctor. And the nurses in chemo were great...

pixelsupply

Don't know how to PM but I love my oncologist at UCH...