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Post by frayne56 on Dec 6, 2011 13:45:48 GMT -5
Found out last week MIL has stage 4 cancer and has anywhere from 1-6 months to live. She lived in Ohio but is on her way down here today. Does anyone know of a good oncologist in the Chattanooga area and anything about hospice, how it works, etc.
Appreciate any and all replies in advance.
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Post by rstewart on Dec 6, 2011 13:53:58 GMT -5
Frayne,
Dr. Larry Schlabach - University Oncology Hematology is a wonderful doctor.
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Post by Tookie on Dec 6, 2011 15:53:50 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to hear this Frayne. Contact the MaryEllen Locher Breast Center at Memorial. They can help you and your family with referrals. As far as Hospice care, I can not sing the praises high enough for Dr. Terry Melvin and her staff at Hospice of Chattanooga. I know other hospice care groups here are good also, but I unfortunately have had personal experience too many times with Dr. Melvin and Chattanooga Hospice. They do provide service also in the North Georgia area.
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Post by rstewart on Dec 6, 2011 18:07:41 GMT -5
I totally agree with Tookie. Dr Melvin is fantastic. Can't go wrong with Hospice of Chattanooga.
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Post by Babs on Dec 6, 2011 18:34:30 GMT -5
Terry Melvin is great! Happened to sit next to a hospice worker tonight. Call - 892-4289 and ask for a contact or appointment. Good luck! Thinking of you.
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Post by frayne56 on Dec 7, 2011 6:49:49 GMT -5
Thanks everyone.
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Post by frayne56 on Dec 8, 2011 20:05:33 GMT -5
Again, thanks, I have a hospital bed and hospice coming on Sunday.
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