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      • November 26, 2019 at 5:07 pm
      Courtikate26
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        I’m sorry you’re going through this. What about getting a second opinion from another oncologist at Duke (or elsewhere) before the appointments in December? Did you discuss this concern thoroughly with the oncologist you saw? Is there a way that he/she is leaning toward (start the trial or wait until the appointments)? I would suggest calling the oncologist you saw and ask if there is another doctor that could review your case and see what they think. Doctors don’t (or shouldn’t) get offended about second opinions: they understand these are major decisions that need to be carefully weighed! I think that would be a good option, because what if the doctor at the Levine cancer center suggests you do the same trial? You’d be disappointed you didn’t start it earlier. At the same time, the specialist at the Levine center may have a better option – so if you’re unable to get in there earlier (or at least see if they’d give an opinion?), see what another doctor thinks you should do after reviewing your chart.

        Let us know how it works out/what you end up deciding.

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