Dana Farber Cancer, second opinion 12/19

A week after my appointment at Lahey regarding our options and treatment roadmap, George and I were sitting in a brightly lit waiting area of Dana Farber Cancer Center meeting with another team for a second opinion appointment.

And within the first 20 minutes, it became apparent why Dana Farber is the leading cancer center.  The doctor was able to explain the entire course of treatment in great detail, with printouts and explanations, rather than the Lahey approach of giving general descriptions of chemo and promises of details later. Lahey didn't even mention radiation as a required step in the treatment

We walked out of the meeting and decided that we are switching to Dana Farber (especially as they were working on squeezing in my first chemotherapy before the holiday bonanza during this week,  this coming Thursday, 12/22).   

Second opinion

Lahey clinic was just the luck of the draw -- the only place that would take me off the street for my first mammogram within several days of the phone call. 

Once I finally got my diagnosis via biopsy, and while still going through the motions with Lahey, I reached out to Dana Farber Cancer Center to schedule an appointment for a second opinion.

I want to cover all my bases and compare all the options, especially considering that Dana Farber is one of the leading cancer centers and located in Boston.

I wonder, if they read the test the same way and would offer the same treatment plan as Lahey....