Chemo Docs - Long Island

Nanpop

Please share who you used for chemo. I live on Long Island. I am not sure if I should go into the city to use Sloan, use a satellite Sloan office, or go to a local MO.

Does the MO make the difference or is it the institution behind the doctors that allows for better treatment?

I especially would like to hear from those who have had lobular cancer since it is different from ductal and those who were diagnosed in a later stage. It went into my lymph nodes. I am not sure how many were affected yet.

I tend to have high blood pressure and am not into exercising much, although I do try to walk as much as I can. I tend not to eat when nervous.

Are you better off snacking when on chemo?

Any suggestions on getting through chemo?

Thank you.

Myraclaire

I've livedon Long Island my entire life and I am thankful every day that I chose to go into Manhattan to Mount Sinai for my surgery and treatment. My close friend went through this exactly 2 years ago and her husband (a doctor) really pushed me to Look into Mt Sinai. I investigated and met with a Long Island surgeon and unsuccessfully attempted to meet with 2 MOs , neither of whom could see a new patient within a reasonable amount of time.
At Mount Sinai, all the care, all the appointments, all the treatment is coordinated. Everything is scheduled for you, like a one stop shop. Yes, it's a trip and treatment days are Loooooong, but every time I go to a local LI support group, I am reminded of how far behind LI is in terms of new protocols, treatments, etc. the quality of care at Mount Sinai is top rate.