need gyn/oncologist referral asap

[lucymullis]

I have recently met a woman diagnosed with OVCA last Thursday during a laparoscopic surgery for cysts.  She needs to get to a gyn/oncologist asap.  She lives in the Knoxville Tennessee area.  Please help.

[westgal]

If it is reasonable for her to consider driving to Vanderbilt University, here is their contact information:

Vanderbilt University
Dept. of Gyn Oncology
New patient appointments: 615-322-2114
Gyn Oncologists:
Howard Jones III
Marta Crispens
Gautam Rao

I hope everything works out for her in finding someone,
Westgal

[gah_70]

From personal experience, Dr. Guatam Rao at Vanderbilt, along with his partner, Dr. Marta Crispens, saved my life.  They were my surgeons when I had my 44 cm tumor removed, and they couldn't have done a better job.  They thought I would need a colostomy from the procedure, but Dr, Crispens was able to resect the colom, and everything is fine.  Went through lots of blood because the tumor was stuck to everything, but they did a perfect job getting out 99% of my cancer through optimal debulking.  I would recommend them to anyone.    

I have an appointment to cancel for this coming Tuesday.  I will call tomorrow to cancel it.  You are welcome to it if you can get your call in in time.

Gail

[AnotherKatie]

Gail, you are awesome!  No wonder we all love you so much :)
Katie