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Fri Jan 13, 2012, 08:43 PM
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Interviewing prospective Dr. next week ....
Hi everyone.....
I am having a consult with a potentially new Hematologist next week .... ( I have MDS/CMML ) ..... not thrilled with my current person ....tends to be dismissive when I ask questions , he's also 71 years old, and I'm just not sure how 'up to date ' he is on newer treatments. To his credit, he has suggested that I try to get into a Cancer Center. He is not a 'warm/fuzzy' kind of Dr. Any ideas on some intelligent questions I can ask potential new Dr. that will give me insight on whether he is " the one " ? ( I will definitely be observing his communication skills ), knowledge of MDS etc, etc. ......... 
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Fri Jan 13, 2012, 10:04 PM
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Be sure you like the Doctor and that the hospital has a good track record of treating this disease. My hemotologist was not the most personable guy, but he knows his area well and I picked up on that. Good luck to you and be sure to keep us updated. Lori
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Lori, female age 53 dx MDS-RAEB-II 15% blasts 10-2010. Induc Chemo 10/14/10 for 7 days - results unacceptable so 5 additional days chemo. Complete Remission 12/10/10!! SCT 1-11-11 remission achieved!!! BMB 1-29-11 100% Donor!  cgvh eyes,skin (Caringbridge.org/visit/loripatrick)
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Sat Jan 14, 2012, 08:48 PM
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Leo
Go to www.aamds.org/ a very good source for questions to ask. Wishing you good luck.
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 82 yr. old male. Diagnosed in 2003. Started Blood infusion 1/5/2004, average of 2 units every 2 weeks. Inject Procrit weekly 40,000 ML. I have had 344 units of PRC. E Mail leojean@comcast.net
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