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New plan

Well, Edie has given the "fill in" oncologist one more chance.

Edie said the oncologist came in today smiling, and went over all her labs with her, and was just a lot nicer than she had been.

In addition, Edie has been given a pass tomorrow, to keep an appointment she has had with the Kaiser transplant team, and the fill in oncologist has agreed to accept the recommendation of the transplant specialist.

And of course Edie being so considerate of everyone, almost to a fault, has decided she can wait one more day!

I'm not sure the transplant specialist would be willing to do that, but the oncologist has assured Edie the transplant specialist will do that. And ultimately it is Edie's decision.

Just as a side note, we were told by another oncologist, who knows one of the neurologists that Edie works for, that we should have fired that oncologist the first day. She is not very well respected.

Apparently she set a retirement date, the department even had a party for her, and then she changed her mind.

My understanding was there were a few unhappy people after that turn of events.

Oh well, we'll see what happens tomorrow.

Stay tuned!
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Becky said…
The more I hear the less I like this dr, but you're right it is Edie's decision to make.
10:37 AM
Alan P, MD said…
Marc,

Sure hope this oncologist isn't reading your blog.

A platelet count of 126 (I assume you mean 126k) isn't that bad (as long as it doesn't keep dropping).

Good luck, I know what your going through.

Alan
2:34 PM
John Wagner said…
Marc,
I am catching up on a couple of weeks worth of reading. I am so sorry to read of the latest concerning Edie. I think it is so much more difficult being the caregiver than being the patient. You will both be in my thoughts and prayers as you deal with all of
3:11 PM
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