Question about local healthcare

CozbyDog · 11-23-2012, 10:23 AM

Hi All,
About 2 weeks ago I was diagnosed with Lymphoma, after a bunch of tests they found a large tumor in my colon and it was decided that because of the size and the fact that it was putting pressure on my appendix that surgery was needed ASAP.
I spent last week at Mass General, succesful surgery and I was released just in time for Thanksgiving at home. I will meet with an oncologist at Mass Gen. on Monday morning to see what specific lymphoma I have and narrow down the chemo treatment that I will need. He said that as long as I adhere to the specific treatment- I can be treated closer to home to avoid the 2 hour drive to Boston.
Has anyone had any experience with local oncologists? I know that LRGH is now affiliated with Dana Farber. How about Concord or Manchester?
On a side note, I had a wonderful Thanksgiving with my 8 and 2 year old and my great wife and I plan on many more...

11-23-2012, 10:23 AM	#1
CozbyDog Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Meredith, NH Posts: 13 Thanks: 10 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Question about local healthcare Hi All, About 2 weeks ago I was diagnosed with Lymphoma, after a bunch of tests they found a large tumor in my colon and it was decided that because of the size and the fact that it was putting pressure on my appendix that surgery was needed ASAP. I spent last week at Mass General, succesful surgery and I was released just in time for Thanksgiving at home. I will meet with an oncologist at Mass Gen. on Monday morning to see what specific lymphoma I have and narrow down the chemo treatment that I will need. He said that as long as I adhere to the specific treatment- I can be treated closer to home to avoid the 2 hour drive to Boston. Has anyone had any experience with local oncologists? I know that LRGH is now affiliated with Dana Farber. How about Concord or Manchester? On a side note, I had a wonderful Thanksgiving with my 8 and 2 year old and my great wife and I plan on many more...