10 years out. I no longer trust my MO. What would you do?

I'd move to MD Andersen.  I'm with them as well and I like them.  In the worst case scenario where you had a reoccurrence, maybe they could help with a referral or otherwise work with you.  Plus, check your out of pocket annual maximum.  It may be less than 30K, capping your out of pocket expenses lower.  For my insurance, it's 6K in network and 12K outside, but I have a high deductible plan coupled with a Health Savings Account.  

There is one medical professional who I like who is outside my network, and she is willing to work with me on her billing.  (I find mental health professionals sometimes don't go "in-network" as often, for whatever reason.)

Muska - very good point.  Both my MO and my BS are associated with their local MD Andersen center and have admitting privledges at two local hospitals.  One is "in network" for me and one is not, but if my in network doc  admits me, it's covered as in network.

My insurance also offers a patient advocate service.  I've used them extensively to push through approvals for tests, etc.  Texas - find out if your insurance company offers such a thing and see if they can step you through different cost scenarios.  They can also assist with finding a doctor as well.   Based on my recent experiences, I'd advise anyone diagnosed with anything more complicated than strep throat to make their advocate their first call.  My advocate has been a huge champion in getting treatment approved and navigating billing.  I literally credit her with being on the team that can take credit for saving my life - up their with my MO and BS.  

Texas, you have to have confidence in your doctor. Listen to your heart and switch. It is your right to turn down any tests that you do not want. I understand the $ issue - but you have to have trust and confidence in your doctor.

I'm lucky as my oncologist only treats breast cancer. At least for me, his protocol is to draw labs right before my appt with him, he asks questions each visit and does an exam. He only does scans if the patient is symptomatic or if the patient asks.

Texas, I have lost my MO who just retired. I put out a request in several different threads on the discussion boards asking for recommendations for a good Phoenix oncologist. I also called Mayo to book an appt as a new patient, but they aren't taking patients who just need follow up care. I did ask them to recommend oncologists who were, and who had good reputations, and they referred me to two local cancer centers. I made an appt to interview an oncologist at one of them next month. Others who live in my area have PMd me with some recommendations, too. You might simply cast your net a bit wider on these boards, and perhaps get some recommendations from members.

Claire in AZ

I've always felt that asking doctors you trust for referrals is a good strategy. In a geographic area they seem to know each other or know of each other, and they know who is good and who isn't.

My sister went to M D Anderson in Houston and received the best care! I agree with others here, go to the M D Anderson doctors and worry about a recurrence if and when it happens.

I just had surgery for a recurrence but I had been cancer free for 15 1/2 years so everything changed including my insurance! (Which actually changed 3 times and it was employer coverage with same employer!)