Martin Auslander wrote:
>
> About three weeks ago, I mentioned to you the problem that we had with
> our doctor over the findings of the most recent radiology reports that
> indicated that there were enlarged lymph nodes in the pelvic, abdomen,
> chest and neck when clearly the previous two radiology reports indicated
> no evidence of disease other than the neck. I also find that the medical
> reports are not only confusing to that extent that they also differ from
> test to test as the Radiologist reports his findings as a result of
> comparing the catscan to catscan and not report to report, which I can
> understand but becomes confusing as they only write their reports based
> on comparison and not summary of present disease. That becomes vague and
> inconclusive. Also it is apparent that the reports differ in
> terminology when there are two different radiologists from report to
> report as it is our case. But, this is all that I mentioned to you and
> I told you I would be taking these reports to other opinions which I did
> when we went to Livingston this past week. We saw a medical oncologist
> there and he reviewed all reports and clearly told us that the disease
> remains only in the neck not in the pelvis, chest and abdomen as was
> indicated in the present report. He also told me to take the actual cat
> scans for a reading by a radiologist oncologist, which I have made
> arrangements to do after the first of the year.
>
> My beef was with our oncologist to either pick up the phone and call the
> radiologist for an interpretation and clear understanding rather than
> tell us, "they just don't like to talk about those things in the
> reports" which, as I mentioned was just not professional.
>
> I wanted to share this with you, because it is vital and important that
> you journalize all your medical reports, lab tests and radiology reports
> to chart your progress so that the comparison you make in your wellness
> journey is one of understanding and clarity in your progress. The
> medical community, even the best, tend to make mistakes or to misinform
> when they are inundated with so many patients and reports. I know that
> is no excuse on their part and that is why it is important in the
> ability to "take charge" of your own program and understanding of
> medical jargon and terminology and the capability to understand reports.
>
> I will keep you informed about the readings of the cat scans from a
> second opinion once we receive the results after the first of the year.
>
> God Bless YOu all and hope this information sheds some light.
>
> Marty Auslander
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