My onc said pills have more side effects for most people.
Of course it depends on the person, and their reaction.
I have learned to trust my onc. I still get a second opinion at MDA, but I haven't found a difference in my diagnosis or treatment between the 2. My local onc seems more cautious because I see him more and we have developed a doc patient relationship, whereas MDA is a once in awhile visit. He knows I try to educate myself, and look at my results and ask questions. It seems perhaps many of his patients do not...he often has the questions he thinks I will ask ready, and laughs when I do indeed ask them.
Throughout treatment, you'll have to trust someone. I hope you find that doctor soon. Best wishes with the treatment, whatever you choose. It's so confusing and complicated...and emotional. Very difficult to deal with, to put mildly.