I only read your post not all the other replies...normally I read everything before replying..for this I have experience. 11 years ago my Mom was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer that had metitasized to her bone. I learned at the moment you need to take someone with you to the Doctors office. They don't mean to be condescending they just are. They minimize what you say and don't really hear you anyway. A list is good but an extra pair person there is better! Good luck...but hey there are tons of Doctors out there...find one you like!