Sheri Baker shares her perspective on looking for a new doctor if your are dissatisfied with the treatment you are receiving.
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I lead a support group and coach myeloma patients. The one thing I tell them is, “If your doctor isn’t willing to listen to you and what you think is best for you, talk things through with you, and partner with you on your treatment plan, then you need to find a new doctor.
Having a specialist in addition to your local oncologist can be helpful, especially when all three of you communicate. But even with a specialist, patients and doctors sometimes disagree. If your doctor doesn’t see you as a partner in your own care, it may be time to look for a different doctor.
