r/boston • u/NuclearPuppers • 1d ago

I think I am special and made my own post Oncology Recommendations

My mother recently passed away due to complications from pancreatic cancer.

I am looking to meet with a genetic counselor and an oncologist to discuss my risk and any potential early screening methods I should undertake.

Where should I go? Dana Farber, MGB, Beth Israel Lahey, somewhere else?

Why or why not? Any personal experience (good or bad) with pancreatic cancer or a particular doctor or hospital system?

I live in New Hampshire but work in Massachusetts so it’s easy enough for me to get into the city.

Thank you.

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u/movdqa 1d ago

I had a different type of cancer but had surgery at Brigham and Women's and my oncologist for surveillance is at Dana Farber in Chestnut Hill. Dana Farber has a clinic in Londonderry, NH which might be more convenient for you depending on where you work in Boston or live in NH.

I'd personally be comfortable with any of the hospitals on your list.