Johns Hopkins "Ask an Expert"

Lynn1234 · June 2015

Johns Hopkins "Ask an Expert" is a free site where you can submit a breast cancer question and receive a reply usually within 48 hours. The answers are written mainly by Lillie Shockney RN, BS, MAS. She has been the administrative director of the Johns Hopkins Breast Center since 1997 at Johns Hopkins and has written several books on breast cancer and won many awards.She herself has had breast cancer twice.

There are several categories regarding breast cancer on the site. I have asked several different questions and always received a good reply. Sometimes it's nice to get another take on an issue from someone with experience or ask something that I would be too embarrassed to ask my doctor, etc.

There is a search bar where you can see if a similar question has been asked also. It's a fantastic resource that I highly recommend. The link is below:

http://www.hopkinsbreastcenter.org/services/ask_expert/

Nancy2581 · June 2015

I second what Lynn has shared. I have asked a question on "ask an expert" too. It was nice to get a helpful answer. Lillie does get back to you quickly

Nancy

Lynn1234 · June 2015

She must be a busy lady, being an author, nurse, speaker, professor and answer all those questions!

Nancy2581 · June 2015

I agree! There are tons and tons of questions yet she manages to keep up. Amazing

Nancy

ruthbru · June 2015

I have also used that site and been very pleased.

bevin · June 2015

I've used it and loved it too. Really great concept

MelissaDallas · June 2015

I got good answers too

Traveltext · June 2015

Here's the link live:

http://www.hopkinsbreastcenter.org/services/ask_expert/

PatRN10 · June 2015

ditto to above but I could not locate the search feature .

Lynn1234 · June 2015

It's at on the top right side of the front or home page

farmerlucy · June 2015

I also asked a pathology question at CellNetix.com and received a great answer from a pathologist.

Lynn1234 · June 2015

That's great to know-I'll check it out!

Thanks,

Lynn

treelilac · June 2015

Sometimes if the search function doesn't work well, I also use the browser's search command Find (Ctrl F). A small window should pop up and you can put your keyword there.

BostonNorthWest · April 2019

This site appears to be disabled.

SimoneRC · April 2019

Pi-Xi · April 2019

SimoneRC, it seems to have been that way since early in 2019. I used to enjoy reading the questions and answers on that site.

SimoneRC · April 2019

That’s a bummer! I am treated there and they are so great! I can ask them if they have any info on the ETA if you want

Pi-Xi · May 2019

Sure, SimoneRC, that would be great. Wishing you the best!

SimoneRC · May 2019

Hi Pi-Xi!

Just sent a message to the Nurse Navigator. Will let you know when I hear back from her!

All the best to you as well!

Marcar1 · September 2021

I was dx iDC in right breast, Jan 2021, lumpectomy, 23 radiation treatments. I am on Letrozol. I just had my 6 month, post-treatment bilateral diagnostic mammo and ultrasound. Left breast has developing focal asymmetry. Radiologist recommended birads 3 and 6 month recheck. I am not going to wait six months for recheck. Is it feasible that I request a biopsy now?

moth · September 2021

Marcar1, usually with BIRADS3 insurance will not cover a biopsy. The evidence based approach is a recheck in 6 months. So frustrating, I know.

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