Just diagnosed, looking for surgeon in Northern NJ or NYC

Welcome to BCO, but we're sorry you had to come here. Often after the long wait for results, the feeling of control returns and you feel stronger. What was your actual diagnosis as it helps with responses from those with similar Dx, treatment and hence surgeons.

All the best

The Mods

Wenben, welcome and sorry you are here. There is so much you will learn as you proceed, first being that breast cancer is not just one disease,  but there are many different types and therefore many different treatments. Keep in mind that Dr. GOOGLE does not always give the most accurate information. Many of the studies you will read online are outdated. 

Try to keep calm. Prayers for you.

Hi wenben, I am in Somerset County, just south of Morristown. My doctors are out of Morristown Memorial hospital. BUT - I understand that the cancer center in Hackensack hospital is excellent! I am sure you will be in good hands.

Stick around, this is an awesome community!

Jen

Florida, my lumpectomy was three weeks ago at Lenox Hill Hosp.; this coming Monday, I'll meet with a radiation onc. also at LHH to set up that process. And I've seen a medical onc.who ordered the Oncotype Dx test to see if I would benefit from chemo also; I too am hoping that just radiation--and hormonal therapy--will suffice. Fingers crossed for both of us!

I also had my surgery performed by Dr. Ansanelli. He is amazing and I highly recommend him as well! I live in California and flew all the way to New York to have him perform my mastectomy.

He is highly recommended by even his fellow doctors in Plainview, NY for any women who have lumps or diagnosed with breast cancer.

In fact, I had LESS PAIN after his mastectomy procedure via laser than the traditional lumpectomy (with a knife) that was performed a year earlier.

The only thing that was a real pain was that his laser procedure was not covered by health insurance even though I had a PPO. I believe I paid out of pocket about $13,500 for the mastectomy and for the anesthesiologist.

But I had a $5,000 deductible that I had not met yet anyways, so I feel like I paid an extra $8,500 for less pain and suffering and some extra benefits.

You see the mastectomy was performed in Dr. Ansanelli's office, not in the hospital. That is great because you have less risk of getting an infection. More sick people in the hospital, the greater your risk of getting an infection.

After the procedure, I went back to my hotel! I was able to take a nap. I woke up from my nap and was able to take short walk...all in the same day as my surgery.

My wound only drained for 2 days before it was taken out. When I got back to California four days after the mastectomy, I was able to drive myself and was able to go back to work a week later.

Dr. Ansanelli is just an amazing man and his laser technique is just amazing procedure. I was blessed to have found him when I did. No other surgeon does surgery like him.

Hi there -- just saw your post and I'm sorry you have to be here.  I am in Northern NJ and am being treated out of Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ.  My breast surgeon is Dr. Laura Klein and I am very pleased with how everything has been so far. She is a great gal, very compassionate and takes her time with you.  I recommend that on your first visit with anyone regarding bc that you bring a tape recorder with you. It helps so much because your head is spinning on the first visit and to listen after is very helpful.  Good luck and if you need any more help, just give us a shout.

Doc Babs -- just saw your post. My kids live in Tenafly.  I just wondered how you were doing on the Aromasin. I just started Aridimex tonight.  Trying something a little bit different. Neo adjuvant hormonal therapy hoping to shrink some of what is in my left breast before surgery.  So -- reading all the posts on enzyme therapy and the potential side effects is a little scary but this whole disease is.  Tennis used to be my passion -- great sport.  I played the singles leagues in Washington Twp. But my hip started to be tricky so I gave it up for other kinds of exercise which are kinder to my body.  Wish I played now -- your Sunday group sounds great.