Doctor issues

[andyfay]

Can anyone tell me if they have had to ever change doctors? Because the doctor I have had so many people who see me it can get really confusing. And I can tell someone I have a problem and it oftentimes it seems like they are not listening. Its probably a real difficult thing to be an oncologist. For instance in February I had some pain they attributed to the chemo. Today 6 months later I went to clinic with that same pain and finally got someone to listen. I guess the tumor got bigger while I have been off chemo since April 30. but I have emails where the Doctor tells me not to worry about whatever that it is normal. Had surgery for a hernia may 5 so I had to heal and would have been too soon for treatment. . I feel that the place is a zoo. I start chemo next friday again. I am grateful for their help but walk out of there sometimes shaking my head.

[Lyndy]

I had this with another condition and chose to change hospitals. However it might be worth saying what you have just said to your nurse specialist or consultant. I know the feeling but they should listen! Good luck x

[SopSinger]

You always have the right to a second opinion on the NHS from a major cancer centre. If you are being treated at a general hospital, you may want to switch to a cancer centre. They are more specialised and more knowledgeable, and hopefully you'll get better continuity of care. You're the only one who can actually make the decision, but if I were you, I'd be looking to change hospitals.

[andyfay in reply to SopSinger]

I am working on it. I still am getting care. Bout I end up doing a lot of their jobs.

[SUE7777]

Your GP can help you with this issue. Good luck

[OvacomeSupport Partner My Ovacome Team]

Hi there andyfay

Thank you for your post, I'm sorry to hear of these difficulties. I can see that you have had some helpful replies, but just in case you haven't already seen it, Ovacome has some information on how to obtain a second opinion available on our website here: ovacome.org.uk/getting-a-se.... If this is what you choose to do, I hope it will be helpful for you.

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[Nicky100]

I had a wonderful oncologist but was in a small local hospital. I fought a second opinion in London, which has saved me so far. So yes, you can change, or add Drs to your treatment choices.

Love Nicky xx