Need Recommendations for Second Opinion near Grand Rapids MI

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graceandmercy
graceandmercy Member Posts: 4
edited April 2018 in Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer ONLY

My best friend has decided to seek a 2nd opinion after being told she has exhausted all treatments and has been referred to hospice. She is ER, PR+ HER2- with mets to the liver, bone and lymph nodes. It is the liver mets that have not responded to treatments and the last course of chemo has comprised her liver function. I've read a few encouraging stories regarding liver regeneration and she is willing and able at this time to get another opinion.

If anyone can suggest a center/oncologist in the Grand Rapids/Muskegon area, it would be appreciated.


Thank you so much and my gratitude and support to all of you!



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  • Racy
    Racy Member Posts: 2,651
    edited January 2018

    Can anyone help this poster?

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  • ps0705
    ps0705 Member Posts: 122
    edited January 2018

    Have you investigated either U of Michigan or Karmanos in Detroit? Both of those can help enroll in clinical trials.

    Also could head towards Chicago/Northwestern hospital downtown.

    Good luck.

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  • graceandmercy
    graceandmercy Member Posts: 4
    edited January 2018

    Thank you! I did call U of M today and they are going to contact her for an appt.


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  • Sam0623
    Sam0623 Member Posts: 110
    edited April 2018

    I would also recommend U of M or Karmanos, I went to both for second opinions. I live in Grand Rapids and my MO is Dr. VanderWoude through Spectrum Health. I really like her, but I have traveled to other places for treatment (M.D. Anderson for radiation and plan to begin a trial in July at MSK). We have ok doctors here, just not a lot of access to clinical trials which is why U of M or Karmanos might be better.

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