Okay, I have a stupid question?

[shoegirl]

I am pretty new to all of this, so here is my (stupid - just kidding) question?  I am getting a second opinion at Barrow's in acouple of weeks (hate that it is taking so long) with the Radiation Oncologist in the AN department.   My first opinion came from a Neuro Otologist.  He referred me to a hospital to have FSR - I haven't met with them yet.  Anyway, do I need to see another Neuro Otologist or Neurologist to get a second opinion or can a Radiation Oncologist give me an opinion?  Does this make sense?  I know he can compare radiation treatments for me but would I be able to get other opinions from him?  Is he able to just order the radiation without seeing a Neuro Dr at the clinic?  I am comfused as to which Dr. I should see to get this other opinion?  Hopefully this makes sense - I know I am rambling at this point.    I think having all the different treatment options makes it confusing as to the best kind of Dr. to see?

[dpericoni]

Dr. Despit is excellent at Barrows for radiation. I met with him before I decided on surgery for my 5mm/8mm AN. I am having surgery Tuesday at House Ear Clinic in LA. Dr. Despit will do my post-op.

Darlene
Tempe, AZ

[Joef]

at least he will see you! .. that says a lot about his charactor ..my local Dr. once I told him I was going to House in LA did not want to see me anymore and would not do my follow up visits!!!! so much for him ...

  Joe

[shoegirl]

Darlene,

Good Luck on Tuesday!  I hope all goes well, which approach are they using? Are you doing followup radiation at Barrow's?  Please keep us posted on your recovery!

I am going to see Dr. Kresl November 10.  I hate having to wait.  But atleast I have an appointment.  I have pretty much decided that I either want Cyberknife or FSR.   In the mean time I am going to see a Radiation Oncologist at Banner Good Sam.  The Dr. who diagnosised me referred me to them. But I am leaning towards Barrow's to do the radiation. I hear they have the most modern equipment compared with Good Sam.

Best Wishes,
Suzanne

[russ]

Well...
  Each specialist in their speciality does have an inherrant bias toward their prefferential mode of treatment.
  I would want opinon from both sides. Maybe two from each side. After all, this is your brain we are talking about!
  Best wishes!
  Russ