I looked at the list of things required by Mayo Clinic that I needed to gather and was uncertain of where to begin. When all else fails, call Dr. P's office and just as I suspected, they knew exactly what to tell me and what I needed to do.
When I told them I was getting a second opinion at Mayo, they told me not to worry and they would gather all that I needed from their office. It would be ready for me on Tuesday. Then they suggested I call the other places where my mammograms were done, my MRI was done, and finally the oncologist and/or the hospital to take care of my slides, glass, etc. That was my mission today. All contacts spoken with all arrangements. It was much easier than I first thought, thank goodness!
Everyone was VERY supportive and helpful, times were arranged throughout the week to pick up my reports etc, and it did not become the big overwhelming problem it first seemed to be.
Most of the friends and professionals that I have spoken to regarding this second opinion have been supportive. I sense a few believe it is just a waste of money and precious time and I should just take what the oncologist said and get on with it. Sometimes I think it would be easier on them because they wouldn't have to deal with it or me anymore.
I wonder if they would say the same if it were their sister or mother or daughter or wife or partner? I wonder what they would say if they themselves were facing this decision?
Believe me my friends, if it were THAT easy to decide, that cut and dried and obvious, I wouldn't be taking my "vacation" in Minnesota next week!
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