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My initial oncologist was unbearably paternalistic. I couldn't stand him, despite his stellar reputation (he just left to head up the Cleveland Clinic Breast Cancer program). He never let me know what to expect - I always had to experience the worst, research it, and then have him (or his mid-level, most often) tell me that of course this happens all the time. It was insulting, an attitude of 'don't let them know what might happen, or they'll just imagine it'.
My recent oncologist is more honest. He was worried from the outset that Arimidex might make my arthritis unbearable. He didn't mention other side effects, but at least he was honest in one regard.
Whatever happens after this, at least I know that I'm in charge. I can deal with that. Thank you, all.
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The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. - Ghandi 
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