Anyone In Phoenix, AZ Area?

Hi Joanna, I've actually spent the entire night researching PS for my mom. She was dx about 3 weeks ago, had a lumpectomy this week and unfortunately the path report came back today that the margins were positive. So... mastectomy is in her near future and having had a bilat w/ implants, I'm incredibly sad she has to go through this too. Anyway, the 2 names I'd recommend are Albert Andres in Phoenix (he's @ St. Joes) and Kreymerman @ Mayo. If Kreymerman was your PS, please message me so I can tell my mom not to have a consult with him! I met with Andres because his credentials were stellar and he does the lipo/recon. I wanted to get his opinion on doing the fat injections to get rid of some rippling. He was confident without being cocky. The only "drawback" is that you actually have to register in the St Joes system as well as fill out his paperwork. I'd planned on a quick consult and it ended up taking about twice as long b/c of the St. Joes bit. Kreymerman has some positive feedback in posts here and since mom is being treated at Mayo, she will see a PS there.

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, Poppy. How lucky she is to have you do all this research for her -- it's an incredibly daunting task! I have not seen either Dr. Andres or Dr. Kreymerman, but I do have an appointment scheduled with Dr. Alanna Rebecca at Mayo Clinic in August. I am hoping she has some ideas on what to do about my implants. I will keep those two doctors in mind, though, in case my upcoming appointment does not go as planned. Thanks so much for the information!

Hi Ladies, just checking in,, and happy to see some newbies... JoAnn, Dr Rebecca is my ps, and she does amazing work, you will be in great hands!!!  I am out of town for a few months, but hope you make it to the get togethers, ,,as elizabeth said,, some great ladies to get to know,, and i look forward to seeing you in a few months, take care

karen

Hi all, Elizabeth  am open for either date just wondering where?

sara ♥

I will not be able to plan the coffee date. I have fractured my hip in 2 places. I am told I have to stay in bed, elevate leg,  use ice and  the walker when I have to get up. Dr. said it will take 6 to 8 weeks to heal. I see him in 2 weeks for him to re-evaluate my hip. I am suppose to leave for an Alaskan Cruise for my 10 year anniversary in 2 weeks as well which now may have to be postponed. 

If someone would like to plan the coffee date that would be great. You girls can get together. Coffee dates are usually planned at  Starbucks on Indian Bend/101. Great conversation, great women. I know I was going for the 25th of August usually if it is done in the evening we do 6:30pm. So everyone can meet there I just will not be there. Hope you all plan to get together.

Blessings,

Elizabeth 

Oh no Ebann!!! I know you were so excited about the cruise!  I am sending prayers for speedy healing  and lots of gentle hugs!

Kate,

I was referred to an onco by another woman here and I liked her very much. She has two offices that I know of;

40460 N 92nd st, Scottsdale, Az 85285 Suite 400 #480-860-2540 &

7200 W Bell rd Glendale,Az 85308 Bld A #623-487-4822

Sharon M. Ondreyco, M.D.

I hope you find someone that you're comfortable with, I know that can be hard to do. 

cin

Dr. Gerry Kato is another choice for you.  He's located near the 101/Pima Rd and Via De Ventura.  9055 E. Del Camino #100 phone 480-882-0130.

I met Dr. Ondreyco and did'nt like her (at all), but I know that many people do like her.  She is only in the Scottsdale office on Fridays, I think.

Best of luck,

Sherri

Hi everyone! I made it back from my cruise with success. In Seattle until tomorrow we fly back to AZ. Will be planning a get together the end of this month. Will set up the date when I get home. I am so grateful I got to go on my trip. My husband and I took a wheelchair the Dr. prescribed.

Recommendations for Dr.

BS: Dr. Lise Walker in Phoenix on Greenway/I-17 602-942-8000

Oncologist: Dr. Sharon Ondreyco she is highly recommended as one of the top Women Dr., also awarded best Dr. in  America, also in Journal magazine, also in the top 100 Physician in Phoenix. She is straight forward and to the point. One of the many things that I love about her. She helped me when I had IBC and then I was re-dx with cancer again. She is aggressive and does not wait around. She has been my oncologist since 2008. I feel fortunate I had found her. I have looked at other oncologist before her and have not been happy with them. I wish you the best in finding a good oncologist. Be your own advocate do what feels right to you. Also Dr. Ondreyco works with a Naturopath: Dr. Jonathan Psenka who is also on the top 100 Dr.'s in Phoenix. It is great to do alternative with medicine they communicate very well with each other. Hope you have found this helpful.

Blessings

Elizabeth 

Dr Lise Walker was my BS.  She is outstanding!!

Thanks for the Onc recommendation!  I think I need a new one! 

I see Dr. Clayton Polowy at Desert Oncology at Banner Desert:
1432 S Dobson Road, Suite 106
Mesa, AZ 85202
Phone: 480-969-3637

He is a very nice guy, who let me know about all my alternatives and was supportive of my final decisions. My only gripe is that he is always late, at least 30 minutes to an hour. Other than that, I've been very pleased with my treatment.

Will it has been awhile since we have had a get together. It is time for our monthly meet ups to get on a roll. I have been traveling and then broke my hip so I was not able to make things happen this summer as I intended. I know this is short notice. I would like everyone to meet at Chili's September 24th for lunch around 12. Chili's is doing donations for St. Jude's Hospital for children with cancer. They give 100%. I am hoping that all of you will come and take part in this.

Location:
Chili's in Tempe on Mill Ave

Date:
September 24th

Time:
12:00 pm

Please RSVP so that I can get a count!!!

Just wanted to thank everyone who posted, and sent PM's, for onco recommendations in the valley.  I ended up going to Dr. Cianfrocca at the new Banner/MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert.  Would highly recommend them, and her, if anyone is looking for an onco.  She is recommending further testing to rule out mets but really doesn't think it's anything to worry about.  Thanks again for all the referrals!

Hello Everyone!!!

Cruise & Celebration was phenomenal. I am looking forward to getting together this month in October, November, & in December. December is a given this is when the group began and we have it at the Old Spagetti Factory downtown Phoenix. I would like to know if during the week or during the weekend is best. I know for the weekend many have church and family time. I am good most the evenings. Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights are best for me. I can do most Saturday's or Sunday's. So these are tentive dates and times set up. 

OCTOBER  27th (Saturday) Starbucks 9051 W. Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 10:30AM Location crossroads (Indian Bend and the 101) wear something pink & blue for Breast cancer awareness (men & women) 

NOVEMBER  21st (Wednesday) Wildflower 6428 S McClintock Rd. Tempe, AZ 85283 6:30PM Location crossroads (McClintock and Guadalupe) Temp Square 

DECEMBER  14th (Friday) Old Spagetti Factory  1418 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 6:30PM Location crossroads (McDowell and Central) Please bring an ornament under $10 wrapped. We will be exchanging ornaments. "Tradition" DECEMBER 8th 2008 was our first get together. I will need a count so please RSVP I need it by November cause spaces fill up fast with the holidays. I like to reserve a private area. 

Remember you can carpool with those who live around your area. We have ladies in Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Phoenix, Peoria, Glendale, Cottonwood etc. If you would like a list of those in your area I will be more than welcome to give you that information if you PM me.  

Thank you and have a awesome month!!! Happy Fall 

Anyone from Prescott on these boards?  Would love to come to an event if I could catch a ride with someone....

Hey Rose - Im not near you - but can so relate to having the blues lately.  Hang in there and you can always pm me (private message) if you need to talk.