Question about Scholz

You are correct in that independents like Dr. Scholz can offer more choices, concepts and decisions processes. You may get collaboration with Sartor and Scholz since they both are part of the PCRI conferences and open minded oncologists (Sartor was one of the docs for Truman Seamans-his story at yananow.net). Dr. Strum mentioned a few years ago one of the reason he is quiting the PCa oncology practices is that other doctors 'did not want to collaborate' with him and didn't like the fact that some other doc had authority or direction over them (aka- perhaps the arrogance or subordination cards) were making this process in fact ugly. Thus the patients were caught in the middle of a quandry....(paraphrased)- ' it used to be docs would collaborate for best interests of the patient and perhaps those days are gone' is kind of what he stated. Today maybe we have trump cards of: arrogance, envy, biases, profits and other considerations to gum up the multiple docs being in harmony for the patient (you decide with what you can witness in other patients whom have done such things). Some may work in harmony for the patient, but like patients whom need an oncologist vs. a urologist, they are fighting over HT profits and who administers and controls the situation, you don't have to agree or buy that thinking....however I have witnessed such.

John T can fill you in about Dr. Scholz and some others herein, you also can purchase phone discussions (long distance) for a reasonable fee, and ask questions and seek information as his patient. I have a guy here in Michigan whom sees Dr. Scholz like 1-2 times a year and has done excellent in his 14+ years with serious PCa and has over 4+ years of control recently using a combo of drugs like Leukine (self injections) and he claims like no side effects. He would not have gottten this protocol at most other locales, is my quess. So, was it worthy....in his case at this juncture and feel that good with control= priceless. Good luck to you and yours.

Post Edited (zufus) : 10/6/2012 7:37:12 AM (GMT-6)

I'm in the same situation. I'm seeing Scholz and leaving the academic institution I was at. Still figuring out where to land for 'local' care. Dr Scholz told me i'm resourceful and would find someone -- and i do have a few ways to solve this (it shows that he understood me well, i'm a scrounger). I'm seeing a new radiation oncologist he referred me to. Then i'm going to try and coordinate local care with him as well. I'll have to make a move later this month.

I consult with Dr. Lam.

His office has been excellent to work with. Generally quick response to all my inquiries.

So far, so good about consulting with my local urologist and oncologist. They seem to be willing to follow his suggestions. But I am only at the getting close to starting HT stage. Not sure what happens if I have to do chemo or something else.

I'm also conducting with Dr. Hussein at Umich. That has been trickier as I sense a bit of resentment that I am also consulting with Dr. Lam.

It gets tricky.

Mel

Although I am local to Dr. Scholz and Lam I go to a differnt oncologist for my ADT which is done under DR. Lams program. The reaqson is my insurance which Dr. Lam does not take but the other oncologist does. Dr Lam has been a blessing as I have started ADT vacation as a gleason 9.

Ed:

Hussein is in Michigan (2 hours away from me).

But, yes, I consider Lam/Scholz to be my lead doctors.

Hey, I wanted to email you on something else, but yours is not available,

If you get around to it, drop me an email

Mel

Mel -- i e-mailed you.

ed

 

Just wanted to chime in and say that Dr. Scholz is also my oncologist. He understands that I'm not a wealthy guy and he's fine with me having my blood work and whatever else that can be done through my insurance that connects through my GP.

WW:

I sent you the information.

Let me know if one of those codes works out and let me know which one.

Mel