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The Oncologist

My surgical oncologist was dr. Bayu Brahma, SpB(K) Onk, of Mayapada Hospital Jakarta Selatan. He was very warm and friendly. He even greeted my husband and me at the door as we walked into his office.

I gave him my ultrasound and we spent the next half an hour discussing my treatment plan.

The oncologist was against my will to have surgery immediately. He was not satisfied with my first ultrasound because it was inconclusive and would prefer me to have ultrasound again and FNAB to determine the type of the mass.

From the FNAB result, we could also determine the next step. I agreed to have the FNAB by the end of that week.

My endocrinologist made a very good decision by referring me to this oncologist. dr. Bayu was exactly what I consider a good doctor. He was cautious, detailed, and very open for discussion. (I remembered how he repeatedly asked if we have another question).

Overall, I was very impressed with my oncologisst, and confident that he was the best option I have to get this treated.

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