Oncologists in San Diego, CA

My friend Faith http://www.scripps.org/physicians/5831-faith-barnett-md-phd highly recommended http://www.scripps.org/physicians/7023-melissa-torrey-md.

None of them specialize in lung. Here are the referrals I have received: Dr. William Mitchell, UCSD...See More

Hmmm. Dr Bazhenova is top notch. But Small Cell doesn't have many options. Especially if surgery is not an option

It is going to be tough. Dr. Bazhenova was recommended by three individuals, including you and Raj thus far.

Also, Barbara Parker is a breast cancer oncologist, so probably not the right person.

Having the "a" is typical for the female spouse in Russian. Dr. Parker treats more than breast cancers as she was a very famous male scientist's oncologist.

Wonderful. Dr. Torrey does see patient with small cell lung cancer. Worth checking. It's not in her profile page.

Also recommended: http://hem-onc.ucsd.edu/faculty/parker.shtml

I'd recommend Lyudmila Bazhenova at Ucsd. She seems pretty good and is recommended by Scott Lippman, the director who is also a lung cancer oncologist.

I do not Liz but I'm studying preventative medicine and reversing disease. I highly recommend reading The Starch solution by Dr. John McDougall, How Not To Die by Dr. Michael Greggor and Checkout Dr. Dean Ornish and his publications. You can rid your body of cancer naturally. I personally had cancer 9 years ago and have changed my life since then.

This is the new hospital in san jose del cabo. State of the art, they should be able to help u http://hmas.mx/

Dr. Buenaventura Diaz and dr. Gaillardia are both very helpful. There is a blood bank right next to dr. Diaz's office at the fidepaz purple hospital. Dr. Dizzy often would send me to a blood bank in town. I'd talk to him. I don't have his number handy but he is listed in the fidepaz ad in the baja citizen magazine. Good luck.

The only 2 in the Valley are OSO, Orthopedic Specialy Oncology off Shae. They have several doctors and Dr. Beauchamp at Mayo. Beauchamp only sees older peeps about 15 and under...I heard there is one at Cardons childrens too but haven't heard great things...

And did you mean younger about Dr. Beauchamp?

Dr. Judd Cummings! He was my daughter's surgeon in Indianapolis and moved to Phoenix. Great guy!

http://orthosurgeryaz.com/

Dr. Seidel at OSO is fantastic. I have had surgery by him and highly recommend him.

Dr. Beauchamp was my Orthopedic Oncologist. Did all my surgeries. He's really good

pawsintograce.com - have used before. Pricey, but was worth it for me.

Susan Grove at San Diego Vet2You is a mobile vet who will do at home euthanasia. I had her come to my home for regular check-ups for my cats, and she was wonderful. It does cost more for a vet to come to you, but I honestly think it’s worth it. I’m so sorry about your bad news.

Andrea Leach (HouseCollar Vet) is extraordinarily kind and compassionate and gentle. When my cat was diagnosed with cancer, I contacted her well ahead of time to discuss our needs, and she took the time to answer all my questions. When I finally needed her services several months later, she remembered me and my cat. She was able to come out on a holiday, and while it was terribly sad to lose my cat, it was also comforting that she was so calm and kind and unrushed. My cat didn't feel any fear or pain, and I was very grateful. I'd hoped to have her come again when my other cat suddenly became terminally ill a year later, but she was temporarily unavailable for family reasons. We found a different vet (Dr. Elson from Compassionate Heart) on short notice, and I'm not saying that she wasn't good, because she was. From the cats' perspective, they probably were pretty similar; neither cat was scared or in pain, which is the most important thing. If another pet were suffering, I would not decline Compassionate Heart's services. But I'd call Dr. Leach first. With Dr. Elson, I did feel a bit rushed. Dr. Leach had given us as long as we wanted to say goodbye when my cat was sedated; she left the room and let us call her back in when we were ready. Dr. Elson actually urged me to put my cat down when I wanted to hold him another minute, and then she just went on with the euthanasia; she didn't ask if we were ready or offer to give us a minute with him. Also, Dr. Elson made a pawprint impression for us immediately after the euthanasia, which I thought I'd want, but it was *really* hard to watch, and she didn't warn us that we might not want to. I didn't want my last memory of my cat to be seeing his body sort of manhandled. She then awkwardly wrapped him in a blanket and folded him up into a too-small box, where Dr. Leach had carried my other cat out gently in her arms; that's a nicety for the living, of course, but it still helped. And then, when Dr. Elson called a week or so later to express condolences, she got my cat's name wrong. Either service was worth it; they both ended my pet's suffering kindly and quietly without distressing them. But Dr. Leach handled the whole thing better, and left *us* less distressed.

Had this service for my pup. Unfortunately the vet is no longer in practice, so cant help u there. Just want to reassure u that its the right thing to do. Its gonna suck. Its reeeeeaally gonna suck. But it is the best, easiest transition for your doggie. Sorry for your loss.

Ask you vet. Bodhi Vet in North Park was able to come to my house to euthanize my last dog when she could no longer walk. She was a patient there for many years. It was the best, easiest, way for her to go. Sorry about your pug.

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So, as an FYI, in case you don't know, many (if not most) cancer centers across the country have partnerships with local hotels to provide reduced cost housing for patients that are coming from out of town. I'm not sure what you meant by SD Cancer Care Center. Did you mean UCSD Moores Cancer Center? If so, they have the Bannister House and an agreement with Bartell Hotels, but 100 dollars a week is pretty tough. I'd still contact patient services/social services, though, at the center where you will be treated. They will have a lot of info for you and can help you out. You can also try contacting the national association of hospital hospitality houses.

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Best of luck with your procedure! Hotel Circle is your best bet -it's about 15 minutes from Downtown... or less. Not much character - but conveniently situated. https://www.motel6.com/en/motels.ca.san-diego.14.html

check out airbnb. You can get a private room in downtown for what seems like 60-75/night and a shared room for ~45 from a quick look.

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go to a hostel.

I agree wit Rhonda 1 st do your research about how insurance works in your state I'm under ashlink.com you can contact them for information regarding massage billing as well.

Okay...they have a good group of neuro pediatric specialists at UC Davis. Then again my daughter had her hemispherectomy 10 years ago. We did choose to have her surgery though at UCLA with Dr. Mathern. We flew back by a medical plane where she had her recovery and therapy done at UC Davis. I wasn't impressed with the adult team at UC Davis once she turned 18 years old. She currently does her follow ups with Dr. Cericello at Sutter Medical. He is a neurosurgeon and is wonderful. He works with pediatric and adult. Fantastic! Definitely worth a try. My daughter turned 23 on Saturday and will be graduating from California State Sacramento this December. Our family wishes your beautiful daughter the best! Let me know if you have any questions.

I have heard great things about Dr. Cericello from several people in the Hydro group. I think he is at the top of our list of our hemi emergency issues. Dr Mathern was our surgeon as well.

Yay Amy!!!!!

Sheri Seriously! The chemo would help the MS progression by 30% but increase some brain disease...and he had already put a few of his patients on it. Gosh I am SO glad I did take any of the options given to me by the three top neurologist here!