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Lafayette Oncologist
Posted on 2/3/18 at 11:40 am
Posted on 2/3/18 at 11:40 am
Can anyone recommend an oncologist in Lafayette? I've been seeing my current one for roughly two years, and I'm just not 100% convinced he's actually listening to my concerns and doing everything within his power to treat my serious treatment-related side effects that have developed.
Thanks
Thanks
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Posted on 2/3/18 at 11:44 am to Coach72
I think Iluvlsu uses an oncologist in that area and seems very satisfied. She is not on much, but if you catc her signed in, she may help.
Posted on 2/3/18 at 12:46 pm to Coach72
If you don’t mind what kind of side effects. May help with direction
Posted on 2/3/18 at 1:33 pm to Coach72
Get on I-10, drive west 3.5 hours, walk into the M.D. Anderson ER.
Posted on 2/3/18 at 1:37 pm to Coach72
Dr. Cain at the Cancer Center of Acadiana.
That's who I'm currently seeing. Would recommend.
That's who I'm currently seeing. Would recommend.
Posted on 2/3/18 at 5:51 pm to burdman
A few other people have recommended Cain also. Thanks.
This post was edited on 2/3/18 at 6:06 pm
Posted on 2/3/18 at 6:05 pm to TigerDL
Migraines, vision problems, brief moments of discoherence, chest pain, extreme fatigue, sharp neck pain, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, hip joint pain, burning sensation in the knee, numbness and tingling in extremities.
Sorry man, you asked. :)
Melanoma is in check for the moment, but the treatments seem to have fried my circuits or something. Just hoping some of these can be knocked out because they don't seem to be going away, despite the fact I ceased treatments two months ago.
Sorry man, you asked. :)
Melanoma is in check for the moment, but the treatments seem to have fried my circuits or something. Just hoping some of these can be knocked out because they don't seem to be going away, despite the fact I ceased treatments two months ago.
Posted on 2/3/18 at 6:18 pm to Boston911
That's not how to be seen at MDA. Make an appointment. The ER there is for current patients facing emergencies.
Second the Michael Cain vote. He's good.
Second the Michael Cain vote. He's good.
This post was edited on 2/3/18 at 6:21 pm
Posted on 2/3/18 at 6:19 pm to Coach72
Dr Vinny Boombots
This post was edited on 2/3/18 at 6:19 pm
Posted on 2/3/18 at 6:19 pm to Coach72
Cain, Malad and Thomas are all very good at CCA
Have had relatives go there
Have had relatives go there
Posted on 2/3/18 at 6:20 pm to Boston911
quote:
Get on I-10, drive west 3.5 hours, walk into the M.D. Anderson ER.
An oncologist in LA will not be insulted at all if you want a second opinion at MDA. They will even refer you if you want.
Posted on 2/3/18 at 6:26 pm to Radler_the_weinerdog
He gets NO RESPECT
Posted on 2/3/18 at 6:27 pm to Coach72
Did he at least put you on gabapentin, elavil, cymbalta, or anything? Kind of hard to cure fibromyalgia/IBS type symptoms. Would probably go to someone else for the side effect symptoms. Oncologist is more worried about keeping you cancer free.
Posted on 2/3/18 at 6:35 pm to Coach72
My oncologist retired after my surgery. He said he caught testicular carcinoma (me) at stage 1 and fought off stage 3 breast cancer in another patient at the same time. He went out with wins after only 20 years in.
Last I heard, he volunteers in a clinic in the marignay (sp) and may teach history at some college in NOLA. (Maybe Tulane)
I wish you the best. Keep fighting and know we are praying for you
Last I heard, he volunteers in a clinic in the marignay (sp) and may teach history at some college in NOLA. (Maybe Tulane)
I wish you the best. Keep fighting and know we are praying for you
Posted on 2/3/18 at 9:48 pm to Coach72
Assuming you received immunotherapy and based on the symptoms perhaps combined checkpoint blockade. Alternatively BRAF/MEK inhibition which is definitely tougher on average than single agent Nivo/Pembro.
I think the issue for you probably isn’t getting another oncologist. I’d favor recommending you get a PCP who can spend more time on symptoms if that is possible. The oncologist is going to either be reviewing your labs or arranging your scans or reviewing scans etc.
I think the issue for you probably isn’t getting another oncologist. I’d favor recommending you get a PCP who can spend more time on symptoms if that is possible. The oncologist is going to either be reviewing your labs or arranging your scans or reviewing scans etc.
Posted on 2/3/18 at 10:50 pm to Coach72
I assume you are referring to Medical Oncology and not Radiologic Oncology.
A very good one is Dr. Sager in Lafayette. I believe she is affiliated with Lafayette General.
A very good one is Dr. Sager in Lafayette. I believe she is affiliated with Lafayette General.
Posted on 2/4/18 at 1:58 am to Ric Flair
Yeah, that seems to be what he's doing.
Already been to MD Anderson. They're on hold for now.
Already been to MD Anderson. They're on hold for now.
Posted on 2/4/18 at 2:01 am to TigerDL
Started with Yervoy. Then a clinical trail at MDA with T-VEC. Keytruda for the last year and a half.
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