GYN Oncologists ?

[unhappygirl]

This may be a silly question, but how do you find GYN Oncologists? Most listings only specify GYN. Are there resources for finding GYN Oncologists? I have a complex, septated lesion in the right pelvis. My CA-125 came back normal, but I have lost a lot of weight this last month and I am in a lot of pain,  and dizzy and tired all the time. My regular GYN seems to want to take a "Wait and see" approach. But I'm worried. I think I need to find a GYN Oncologist for a second opinion. I'd rather have someone tell me they are sure it's nothing ,than play a guessing game which could waste valuable time.

[fungirl]

I called the insurance company and asked for the name of a gyn/onc that was in our network.  Then I asked if I would need a referal or if I could call on my own and make the appointment.  If you need a referal, call your pcp and ask if he/she will do the referal for you since your gyn wants to take the wait and see approach and you ane not comfortable with that.  I hope this helps.  Kasie

[turtledovemom]

Kasie's advice is great.  Don't forget that there are more and more teaching hospitals that do not require a physician's reference to see a gyn/onc.  Not sure of your geographical location, but you'll also be able to locate the speciality at teaching hospitals.  Please keep us posted.  Good luck.
peace,
Anne

[thecips]

I to back in April had post menopause bleeding.Went to gyn and had pap.bisopy of unterine and ultra sound. Had fibroids,septated cyst, and thick uterus. I went for 2nd opinion to gyn oncologist and opened a can of worms.Since then I have had blood work CA 125  CEA and 27.29 Only one high was 27.29. Since April I have had 3 trans vaginal ultra sounds,a CT Scan of pelvic area and stomach. A admonial ultra sound and a mammo. Monday I am going for coloscopy because Ct Scan showed a very small colon and enlarged liver.After that is done my oncologist will do a D&C to see where we go from there. Since my uterus is .09cm almost twice what it should be.A oncologists is very very thorough.Be prepared fpr a lot of testing.My gastro doctor doesnt seen to concerned he thinks colon problem is a birth defect or colitis.
Be prepared for a lot of testing and good luck.
Linda