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  • 3boys4me
    3boys4me Member Posts: 319
    edited December 2007

    Hi ladies,

    Looking for some help.  I'll finish up chemo in January and will start radiation in February.  I'm with Sharp, but I have a PPO, so I have options.  I just found out the oncology radiologist at Sharp is out of network for my health insurance.  What a disappointment, but I don't want to pay the additional $$ to go OON.  UCSD (Moores Cancer Center) and I think Scripps Clinic are in network.  Have any of you used these centers and if so, what did you think?  I'm going to talk with my oncologist today and pose the question to him, too.

    Thanks,

    Lisa #3

    See you Sunday ;-)

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  • LisaSDCA
    LisaSDCA Member Posts: 2,230
    edited December 2007

    Lisa#3, I can't comment on Scripps Clinic's Radiation Oncology specifically, but I have had experience with the Torrey Pines facility since my daughter was an infant (she is now 23). My experiences have been uniformly excellent. I've dealt with Ob/Gyn, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgery, Gastroenterology, Radiology, Rheumatology, Podiatry, Opthamology, Urgent Care, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Dermatology and probably more I am forgetting and have found excellent providers in each department. I would think Radiation Oncology would be no different.

    Good luck.

    See you Sunday. We can talk about persistent seromas.Tongue out

    Lisa

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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited December 2007

    Hi Ladies. Just a couple more days.

    I think $10 is a good limit for the gift. Why don't we just show up with a wrapped gift and go home with a different one (opened of course). Will that work?

    Lisa #3-Sorry I can't help on the Rads. I was lucky enough not to have them and I am not familar with any place down that way.

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  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited December 2007

    Although I ended up not having rads..I did see a radiation oncologist who I think saved my life by catching something everyone else had missed...many people recommended her to me

    Dr. Sara Rosenthal at RMG..Radiation Medical Group 

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  • nash
    nash Member Posts: 2,600
    edited December 2007

    Lisa #3--I'm starting rads in January. In fact, just met the rad onc for the first consult today. I'm going to be going to Oncology Therapies of Vista, b/c I live in No. County, and it's very convenient (right next door to chemo).



    However, my onc was pushing me to do rads at UCSD. I refused, as there was no way I could drive down there every day for 7 1/2 weeks. However, if I were closer, that's where I would go. My onc said they have state of the art equipment.

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  • sdstarfish
    sdstarfish Member Posts: 544
    edited December 2007

    Lisa,

    I am getting my recon through a doctor at Moore's and I will soon have an oncologist there but haven't met her yet. My PS is great, but the thing I don't like about Moores' is that you wait forever on hold (phone) or in the waiting room. But maybe I just had unusual experiences?

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  • sylviag
    sylviag Member Posts: 266
    edited December 2007

    Hello--Nash...I went for Rads in Vista with Dr Eva Lean and she is fabulous---even called me after my HMO (PCAMG) dropped her---Moore's Cancer Center has a great dept too--I have a friend (male0 who is going there right now for chemo...more on Sunday---can't wait to see you all---I have to get faces connected to names bettter....Sylvia

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  • nash
    nash Member Posts: 2,600
    edited December 2007

    Sylvia--Dr. Lean is my rad onc, too. She seems really great--glad you had a good experience with her!

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  • 3boys4me
    3boys4me Member Posts: 319
    edited December 2007

    Hi everyone,

    I seem to be having some intestinal difficulties.  I'm going to try to be there, but if I don't make it - have a good time and I'll catch up with you next time.

    Lisa #3

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  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited December 2007

    Great to see everyone today...

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  • meliaanne
    meliaanne Member Posts: 682
    edited December 2007

    You all look great!  Did you set a date for Jan?

    Melia

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  • LisaSDCA
    LisaSDCA Member Posts: 2,230
    edited December 2007

    We missed you, Melia! How was it with your Dad? We didn't make any firm plans for Jan. - thought we'd hash it out right here.Wink

    Gosh, Lisa#3, I didn't read your note until now - you seemed to have recovered nicely by 1pm - I'm so glad! Thanks for your determination.

    SoCal, you always do so well with whatever our roped-in waiter seems to give you in the way of a group picture. Thanks! It always means so much to me for us all to get together. I just had the other half of my falafel for dinner. Not Mexican food! Cool

    Lisa

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  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited December 2007

    LisaSDCA....glad to hear you finished up the meal!!!

    How about Italian for the next one?? What was the

    name of your favorite one in Old Town, I think Lisa?? 

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  • LisaSDCA
    LisaSDCA Member Posts: 2,230
    edited December 2007

    Ah - that would be Jack & Giulio's in Old Town. They even have an Internet coupon for 20% off lunch - but it's only for weekdays and we'd have to go kidnap Melia.Undecided

    http://www.jackandgiulios.signonsandiego.com/

    How about Pizza Nova on Harbor Drive? If you know how to get to the airport (and drive past it), it's right there on N. Harbor Dr.

    http://sandiego.citysearch.com/profile/458010/san_diego_ca/pizza_nova.html

    Though that's probably not convenient for anyone. hmmm

    Maybe a nice Thai restaurant half-way up the county?

    I know a great Asian fusion restaurant in North Park - cheap, too.

    Who knows Del Mar?

    Lisa

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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited December 2007

    Melia-We sure did miss you today.

    I had a great time as usual. Sylvia and I got to see all the snow on the mountains as we headed home.

    LisaSDCA-What is Asian fusion? I like cheap. That always works for me.

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  • meliaanne
    meliaanne Member Posts: 682
    edited December 2007

    I missed all of you too. Crazy  busy weekend.

    Just a suggestion; rather than reinventing the wheel each time, how about choosing a place that works, where they let us chat for a couple of hours, and just going there each time?  Then we don't have to figure it out every month. With one in Vista and one in South Bay, plus a couple sorta east, maybe Old Town is the most central?  Or the UTC area ... what day works for you in Jan?

    Melia

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  • myrenewal
    myrenewal Member Posts: 203
    edited December 2007
    Hi everybody!  I have been hoping to come to San Diego and meet all of you (if that is okay) - I am in South Orange County.  I don't know the area well, perhaps if you ever have a lunch somewhere in north San Diego County I can attend.  I hope I am not being presumptuous.Sealed  (sp?)
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  • meliaanne
    meliaanne Member Posts: 682
    edited December 2007

    Sue, we would love to have you join us! 

    How about it, everyone?  North County in Jan?

    Melia

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  • LisaSDCA
    LisaSDCA Member Posts: 2,230
    edited December 2007

    Our very first meeting was at Chevy's in Del Mar and that seemed to work out fine. Or do we want to go even further North? Is there something at or near the Carlsbad Outlets?

    Then we might even get RocktoberMom (I think she needs Sundays) and Adnerb and lini - and definitely you, myrenewal, Sue! We welcome new members with open arms! Heck - we even have a 'regular' we've never met yet, in nash. It keeps looking like it might happen but the durn chemo gets in the way.

    North County Ladies - give some input, here!

    Lisa

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  • nash
    nash Member Posts: 2,600
    edited December 2007

    I'm finally done with chemo---hooray! Might actually be able to eat a bite of something come January.



    Just some places that come to mind in North County--Buca Di Beppo in Carlsbad is always fun for a big group. There's also a Buca Di Beppo in Mira Mesa, if that's more central for people. Ruby's Diner at the Carlsbad Outlets is yummy, but the parking's a pain. Bruno's at Restaurant Row in San Marcos has a really, really good Sunday buffet--might be a touch pricey, I'd have to check.



    Kaye from La Quinta, who joined you in Oct., will probably try to come down the next lunch if she can, too.

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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited December 2007

    All right. Now we are getting somewhere. Look at all the new names and new faces we can add to our pictures. SoCal you better bring that new camera next time.Soon we will have to reserve the banquet room somewhere.

    Looking at my so cool calendar from Sylvia I see that Martin Luther King week-end is the 21st. Melia said that won't work for her and Starfish isn't that the week-end of your surgery or was that the following week-end.

    I know North County is a stretch for SoCal. Maybe we could try it for just one month and then go closer to you the next month. If we do North County my babysitter will be cheaper so I can try and make it on a Saturday.

    How about the 26th or 27th. There is a Marie Callendars and Claim Jumper off Cannon in Carlsbad. Claim Jumper used to have an awesome salad bar. It has been awhile since I have been there but I think they always have it. I don't know of any Italian except Macaroni Grill and Olive Garden in Oceanside and that awesome place in San Marcos. I think it is called Johnny Carino's or something. It is so good but both those places might be a bit pricey.

    Well there is my 2 cents. It is probably worth about a penny though.

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  • Shirlann
    Shirlann Member Posts: 3,302
    edited December 2007

    Gals, I have an idea, does anyone know Belle Fleur in the outlet mall in Carlsbad?  They have a wonderful, wonderful Sunday buffet that is only $20.00.  They have a special area for large groups.  Just a thought.  So many are watching weight, might not be a good idea.

    Hugs, Shirl

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  • LisaSDCA
    LisaSDCA Member Posts: 2,230
    edited December 2007

    Buffets don't work for me - you know I usually take home half my entree! But if they let you order from the menu as well as have the buffet option, then that is cool. Ruby's Diner (will parking be a pain after Christmas?) or Claim Jumper is fine, too. However, I think LisaStarfish has her surgery that weekend. How about the 12th?

    nash - congratulations on finishing chemo!!!Laughing

    Lisa

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  • nash
    nash Member Posts: 2,600
    edited December 2007

    Thanks, LisaSD!



    We're having a b-day party for my son on the 27th (his b-day is on Super Bowl Sunday, so guess what takes precedence)



    I think LisaStarfish's surgery is in Feb. I'm sure she'll be along here soon to check in.

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  • meliaanne
    meliaanne Member Posts: 682
    edited December 2007

    There is also a Sammy's woodfired pizza in Carlsbad, just west of the 5 off Palomar. Also, I don't think parking at the outlet would be too bad in Jan ... not like it is now, anyway. The 12th works for me. But do what works for most .... we are a big group now, and we won't all be able to make everything. I pretty much am going to opt out of Sundays, for example, but if it works for the rest of you, you should go for it. And I will make Sundays when and if I can.

    Melia 

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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited December 2007

    The 12th should work for me.

    Nash-Congratulations of the end of chemo.

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  • meliaanne
    meliaanne Member Posts: 682
    edited December 2007

    The 12th is fine with me. I work til 11 that morning but can come straight from work (my company is in Vista). Along with Claim Jumper on the west side of the 5 at Palomar Airport Rd, there is a Sammy's Woodfired Pizza, which I think has salads too ... I don't much care where, just when!

    Melia

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  • nash
    nash Member Posts: 2,600
    edited December 2007

    The 12th is fine for me, too. Claim Jumper, or thereabouts in Carlsbad, seems like the most central location for everyone, especially for Sue from OC.

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  • myrenewal
    myrenewal Member Posts: 203
    edited December 2007

    Thanks everybody!  I'm really looking forward to this - I know I can find my way to Carlsbad!! 

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  • sylviag
    sylviag Member Posts: 266
    edited December 2007

    Hello--Claim Jumpers is great---and fine with me---and just to add some confusion---Tip Top is near the outlet mall and the food is fabulous---but you have to stand in line to order----but that would eliminate the final talley stuff that we usually go thru....just a thought!!

    Sylvia

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