Hi Jodie, You will find that all of the major hospitals have a multidisciplinary team of clinicians looking after lung cancer patients, and so be assured that all teams have extremely knowledgeable medical and radiation oncologists who are aware of any new treatments and clinical trials . It would be inappropriate to single out one clinician in this forum. If you wished to call our service on 9767 9854 we would be happy to try to help you further. Mesothelioma Support Service at ADRI Sydney ... View more

I am an ex  thoracic surgical nurse and feel compelled to respond.     Lung cancer management has   very well documented pathways and it sounds like your pathway post surgery  re seeing an oncologist to sign off is per standard management.  Also, recommendations for ongoing care  are usually confirmed via a multidisciplinary team.    I would focus on getting the pneumonia under control, getting as well and as fit as possible so you can proceed with your bowel investigations.  Providing you respond to you chest treatment well it should not add a big delay your bowel investigations.  Bowel investigations are usually performed under sedation  and not a general anesthetic so you should be OK.    Jocelyn  ... View more