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zohra
zohra Member Posts: 197
edited June 2014 in Managing Side Effects of Breast Cancer and Its Treatment

Thanks for reading my post.My mother had two mammogram and one ultra sound. Now , the Doctor said for biopsy and MIR on  Wednesday.He said 85% chance is Breast cancer. She has very pain in her breast. I just want if any one know any good breast cancer specialist in this area or hospital.I live in Falls church

She dont has insurance .She lost her job.My income is also not good but I can try to get for  insurance for her . I talked John Hopkins. They ready to help me with no cast . Also , at INOVA HOSPITAL ready to help me with no cast.I want to do my best. Please , any information about good breast cancer specialist or hospital.

Thanks for all replies

Zohra

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  • mamabee
    mamabee Member Posts: 546
    edited November 2012

    Hi zohra -

    I'm so sorry your mom is going through this but she's lucky to have you. I've been to doctors at both Inova and Hopkins and they are both fine hospitals. Inova would be much more convenient for you, and if they can treat your mom without insurance then maybe you should go there for the MRI and biopsy. I've had MRIs there (through Fairfax Radiology) and the doctors at Hopkins were fine with using their imaging for my treatment. Your mom will be in my thoughts. Take care.

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  • zohra
    zohra Member Posts: 197
    edited November 2012

    Thanks Mamabee to share your information.Do you know any best breast cancer specialist? I need second opinion.

    Thanks again

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  • mamabee
    mamabee Member Posts: 546
    edited November 2012

    I think any of the doctors at Inova Fairfax or Fair Oaks would be fine. Call Lianne Tedesco, the breast care navigator at Inova Fairfax - she's amazingly knowledgeable and helpful.

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  • PeggySull
    PeggySull Member Posts: 686
    edited November 2012

    Dr. Hernan Vargas of Virginia Surgery Associates is not far from Falls Church; he is in Fair Oaks Hospital area--good  bedside manner as well as well as excellent surgical skills.

    Dr. Nicholas Robert of Virginia Cancer Specialists in Fairfax is excellent oncologist but not warm; completely up to date on research about the most effective chemo for whatever type of breast cancer your mom has but don't expect him to radiate warmth.  Ann Favret, MD, is in same practice and might be a little less distant.

    All three work out of INOVA hospitals but don't know if they take patients without insurance.  Can't hurt to ask around.

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  • PeggySull
    PeggySull Member Posts: 686
    edited November 2012

    Dr. Hernan Vargas of Virginia Surgery Associates is not far from Fair Oaks--good reputation for bedside manner as well as surgical skills.

    Dr. Nicholas Robert of Virginia Cancer Specialists in Fairfax is excellent oncologist but not warm; completely up to date on research about the most effective chemo for whatever type of breast cancer your mom has but don't expect him to radiate warmth.  Ann Favret, MD, is in same practice and might be a little less distant.

    All three work out of INOVA hospitals but don't know if they take patients without insurance.  Can't hurt to ask around.

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  • thriceblessed
    thriceblessed Member Posts: 39
    edited November 2012

    Before the biopsy, consider calling this number for Virginia's National Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP). As I understand it, IF you are diagnosed with cancer by a mammogram at one of these facilities, then your treatment can be free. Doesn't work if you're diagnosed at another doctor's office.  May be worth calling them.

    To find out if you qualify for a free or low-cost mammogram and Pap test and where to get screened, call:

        •  1 (866) 395-4968 (in state)

    Here's more information about the NBCCEDP: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/ofhs/prevention/ewl/documents/2012/provider/manual/1-BCCPTA.pdf


     

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  • zohra
    zohra Member Posts: 197
    edited November 2012

    Thanks for all helpfull information.

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