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Is there a gyno-oncologist in my area that will work with an obese female? my primary dr diagnosed me with ovarian cancer. he is a medical oncologist and cannot do surgery. he sent me to gyno-oncologist in hawthorne and he said he could not do anything w
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It : It sounds like a consultation with another gynecologic oncologist may be useful to you. There are many excellent ones in your area. Please see http://www.Wcn.Org/findadoctor/.
Answered 10/3/2016
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I : I agree with dr doherty's response and encourage you to seek another opinion. Many gynecologic oncologists are quite comfortable operating on obese women. That being said, it may be possible that Megace (megestrol) treatment is the best option for you at this point.
Answered 10/3/2016
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