A Consult with a Breast Oncology Surgeon
Today is a big day in my life as a cancer patient. My oncologist wanted me to have a specialty breast oncology surgeon look at my case. Because of my robust response to chemo, and the lymph node improvements, he wanted a specialist surgeon, not just a regular breast surgeon to look at my scans and results. He suggested a surgeon at the University of Chicago, rated in the top 12 of cancer care centers in the US. I asked why I couldn't just go with the breast care surgeon here locally, as I really liked her, she has excellent credentials. He basically said the difference in training and background was critical. All righty then...off to the Crown Point University of Chicago location for a consult with Dr. Betty Fan. The Crown Point location hospital is a small one, with 8 beds in the receiving patients for surgery, and 8 beds in the emergency room portion. It's only been open for one year. It's a beautiful facility and right off the interstate. With my initial lymph node invol...