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prayingsis
prayingsis Member Posts: 7
edited January 2019 in Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer ONLY

Hi everyone,

My sister has stage 4 breast mets, the dr. she was seeing is not a breast cancer specialist that cause some concern, does anyone have or knows of a good medical oncologist in New York. It metastasize to her lungs. Appreciate all your help.

her sister.

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited January 2019

    Hi prayingsis, and welcome to Breastcancer.org,

    We're so very sorry to hear about your sister's diagnosis, but we're really glad you've found us. You're sure to find this space a helpful source of information, advice, and support. We're sure others will be by shortly to weigh in with their experiences with NY oncologists -- so we hope you get some answers and referrals soon!

    Please keep us posted on how your sister is doing.

    --The Mods

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  • blainejennifer
    blainejennifer Member Posts: 1,848
    edited January 2019

    Not a specific doctor, but a really great practice, hooked up with state of the art research. It's an amazing place, and I was a patient there till we moved.

    https://weillcornell.org/breastcenter


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  • prayingsis
    prayingsis Member Posts: 7
    edited January 2019

    Thank you so much, you are so thoughtful and kind. I will give my sis. the info. thank you again. Have a peaceful and bless evening.

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  • prayingsis
    prayingsis Member Posts: 7
    edited January 2019

    Thank you so much for hosting this blog, this space is amazing everyone so thoughtful and caring, will keep you posted.

    thank you again.

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  • tina_marie
    tina_marie Member Posts: 88
    edited January 2019

    Are you looking in NYC or Upstate.. Hematology Oncology Associates in Syracuse is wonderful. They were good with me going to Dana Farber.. i do all my treatment here and they share info... and I actually like my oncologist here in syracuse more than I do my Dana Farber Oncologist.

    https://www.hoacny.com


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  • prayingsis
    prayingsis Member Posts: 7
    edited January 2019

    Hi Tina Marie,

    Thank you so much for your info. My sister is in NYC. I was thinking about Dana Farber too, but her insurance is localized in New York, I am just looking for a medical oncologist that is associated with a team of Doctors, where she is comfortable and can received good treatment. Thank you for your spiritual encouragement. I will pass this verse on to my sister. Have a blessed day.


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  • dtad
    dtad Member Posts: 2,323
    edited January 2019

    Hi there. Anyone of the major university teaching hospitals in NYC. They are among the best hospitals in the world. As stated above Weil Cornell is a great choice. Memorial Sloan Kettering is a cancer hospital. You cannot go wrong with either. Good luck and keep us posted.

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  • prayingsis
    prayingsis Member Posts: 7
    edited January 2019

    Hi blaineJennifer;

    Hope your night was peaceful, which address were you a patient? 1283 York Ave. (Upper East Side)? or 156 william street (lower Manhattan)?

    Thanks for your help. Have a blessed day.

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  • prayingsis
    prayingsis Member Posts: 7
    edited January 2019

    Thank you dtad. I am leaning towards WeillCornell. Have a blessed day

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  • prayingsis
    prayingsis Member Posts: 7
    edited January 2019

    Hi everyone;

    My sister called Weill Cornell, she is a little upset, because she was told they will not give her an appointment to see an oncologist until she sees a surgeon.

    I am new at this, is this standard procedure?

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  • blainejennifer
    blainejennifer Member Posts: 1,848
    edited January 2019

    Praying Isis,

    Yes, it is standard. The medical oncologist will need the information the surgeon provides. Your sister should call Rache Simmons at the Upper East Side location. A super-duper surgeon. Did the person she talked to give her a surgeon to call? I am hoping they did. If not, please get the name or identifying stuff of the person on the phone, because that is not on.

    I want to add that I had no insurance for my first diagnosis, and all these doctors worked with me to get me care. I had thought that would never happen in New. York. City.

    MSK just chuckled at me, and sent me on my way.

    Jennifer

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