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How to Assure You Are Getting Quality Cancer Care

  1. Facts are first. Therapies vary greatly from on cancer to another and even among the same kind of cancer. Educate yourself on the resources and information on Cancer Centers and Specialty Center in your area. Your general physician is a good first stop to obtain information about your specific disease.
  2. Assign one person to coordinate contact with the primary oncologist. This will make the lines of communication run more smoothly. Although there will often be a team of experts physicians making decisions and managing your care, the primary oncologist will be the main point person for you and your family.
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Posted by Heinz-Josef Lenz, MD on January 7th, 2009
Posted in: From the Desk of Dr. Lenz | No Comments »
Tags: cancer care, tips & tricks, Treating Colorectal Cancer

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