Rads oncologist specializes in... Prostate cancer?

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Paco
Paco Member Posts: 208
edited February 2018 in Radiation Therapy - Before, During, and After

So I was assigned a radiation oncologist whose speciality is prostate cancer. Isn't that odd? Thinking about calling to change that. Doesn't it make a difference?

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  • Georgia1
    Georgia1 Member Posts: 1,321
    edited February 2018

    Hi Kelly. Yes, my advice would be to find an RO who specializes in breast cancer. There are so many options now (IORT, partial breast, proton, accelerated) plus decisions to discuss (prone vs lying on your back) I think you need a specialist. Once assigned you will see your RO twice a year so it's important to have an expert you trust.

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  • Paco
    Paco Member Posts: 208
    edited February 2018

    Georgia1, Thanks for your input. I'm going to call on Monday and ask what the deal is and hopefully get in with the doc that breast surgeon recommended.

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