Recommended Boston doctors post cancer?

Matchlessorinda

Hi all- I just moved to Boston from the UK, and was diagnosed with BC in 2017 (chemo, surgery, radiotherapy), finally finishing Herceptin injections May 2018. I have some ongoing issues related to treatment, not least of which is the menopause and bone pain, and I am looking to find a good primary care physician who will be able to link me to good care if I do have a recurrence but will also help with prevention and scans when needed. I think I have a good care plan with work. I am used to the NHS, and have little experience in the US - advice would be most welcome! Sarah x

Toyamjj

Im being treated at Mass General here in Boston. My surgeon Dr Smith is excellent, she got clean margins and if it weren't for the scar you'd never know I even had a lumpectomy, I know size and location also hepled play the part. My oncologist is also great and has been very supportive. Id def recommend them!

Matchlessorinda

Thank you Toyamjj - I wish you very well in the treatment, and thanks for the recommendation!

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alto

I wish I had a good lead, but my GPdoc isn't a public doc.Your insurance company might offer a list of approved doctors to start with. There are some rating services like Healthgrades to help you identify good docs. Boston Magazine just released a list of Top Doctors that might be helpful. There's also a Boston-area topic in the community/support groups section where you can read about some local bc doctors.

MGH and Dana Farber are popular hospitals for bc treatment (there are quite a few options in this city). I went to MGH for bc treatment and checkups, and they accept many types of insurance.

Matchlessorinda

Thank you Alto - I have found now a female physician linked to Beth Israeil (Mass Gen was not taking new patients, or at least the practice I called!), so have a consultation with her tomorrow, I will keep you posted!

alto

Another great hospital. I hope it was a good appointment

Matchlessorinda

Yes, she gave me a full 30 mins, but did seem a bit rushed off of her feet! She has referred me for a mammogram, and a pap smear in the next few weeks, so I was very pleased that they took a full history. They did ask if I could bring my previous mammogram images, which I am checking whether I can from the UK. Thanks Alto - glad to have found you on here - scanxiety is setting in again as I have had some rib pain.

alto

That rib pain is so obnoxious. For me it's hard to tell whether it's something to be concerned about, and or just normal surgery after-aches. No scans for a few more months for me.