Is your oncologist at a cancer center?  If so, and you select another onco
there, they will have access to your current charts without a lot of fuss on
your part.  (Cynically, I'm not sure most docs read them very closely
anyway -- they're so busy -- so I'd suggest asking for a longer appointment
your first time with the new person, and doing a complete verbal recap with
them, maybe pointing out key events in your chart as well as sharing your
current thoughts & concerns.)

I've been through 3 medical oncologies already, over 6 years.  They were all
at the same cancer center, though.  I haven't experienced any concerns
related to continuity of care.  This is one case where I hope your
experience *won't* differ!

Happy holidays,

Ann T.
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Hi Eva,
A number of years ago, I also had to bid my oncologist farewell.  I'm in
Pennsylvania, and he was going to New Mexico.  For a while I felt like I
ought to pack up and follow him there ;)   Thank goodness, I was able to
remain objective enough to give the new guy a chance.  I really trusted and
liked him a lot too.  At my twenty year mark, the "new" guy discharged me,
but not before I got a solemn promise that if I ever needed an oncologist
again, he's accept me as his patient.  (I did stay at the same Cancer
Treatment Center).  I hope that you are as fortunate, and are able to find a
new Dr. that you like.

Barb

Be encouraged that a "new set of eyes" and experiences will more times than
not be a positive for you.
Greta