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      • February 27, 2017 at 8:26 pm
      Flash1963
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        Thank you for clarifying all that.  Both of my grandparents have passed and my mother and I are estranged.  So this is all new to me.  I really appreciate it.  I live in a smaller area now, but I am not beyond driving to a bigger city to get a 2nd opinion or for someone more knowledgeable.  When you lose confidence in what they are telling you, it is hard to remain a patient and feel at ease with treatments.  I always feel bad about switching dr.s like it is an automatic complaint against them.  I know it isn't.  But I appreciate you saying that it is okay to Doctor shop.  I know I have told people that before, but it is different when it is yourself.  Best of thoughts for everyone battling this. 

        • February 27, 2017 at 5:30 pm
        Flash1963
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          Thank you.  How do I know if its a good dermatologist or one that just wants to sell me botox?  Is there a way to finding someone?  Can you even go to an oncologist for a 2nd opinion without having cancer?  

           

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