My onc is leaving. Bummer.

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elmcity69
elmcity69 Member Posts: 998
edited June 2014 in Stage III Breast Cancer

hi ladies,

My onc just sent me a letter saying he's leaving the practice in July to move cross country (if I hear it correctly, his ex-wife and 2 daughters live in Cali.).

It feels sad, and a loss. although I don't see him often now, I feel such a bond to him! 

 I'm grateful that I had him throughout all of my active treatment --18 months of it-- and maybe a change will signal a new chapter.

Of course, then I worry about relapse, and this new doc being incompetent/uncaring/3 headed (lol)....looks like this new onc is literally brand new - he's still finishing his onc fellowship.

anyway, i knew you all would understand. trying to keep positive and not indulge in magical thinking or superstition (ie, cancer free living going out the door with the onc)!

hugs

janyce

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  • jennyboog
    jennyboog Member Posts: 1,322
    edited May 2011

    Just met my new dr a few weeks ago, we're in the Army and my other onc was leaving for Germany.  I know how you feel and I was scared to meet my new one.  It went really well and I like her so far, good luck and I hope you find a great one.

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  • elmcity69
    elmcity69 Member Posts: 998
    edited May 2011

    thanks for your support, ladies! i am interested in meeting the new doc.( already googled him! ahh, technology. )  will let you know.

    j

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  • Latte
    Latte Member Posts: 1,072
    edited May 2011

    a brand new "baby" onc is not necessarily a bad thing - they can be more enthusiastic, more caring, and more up-to-date with latest info than an "old" onc who's "been there done that" for too long...

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