What happens if I cannot trust my Oncologist?
I went into the cancer centre I normally have my treatments for my 8th Paclitaxel on Tuesday, I told the receptionist that I wished to see my Oncologist before my treatment, she then told me that my O...
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They will have appointed a minion to stand in for the absent onc. Make a fuss and talk to someone with a medical qualification. I don't know who is authorising your treatment, but they are in the shit if they haven't seen you.
It's very hard when you have formed a relationship with someone and they piss off and leave you high and dry. The thing is, your relationship with your onc is professional, and they have a right to go on holidays. What they can't do is leave you unsupervised. You need to talk to an oncologist--there will be one, maybe not 'yours'.
You can sack them. Moving to a new practice is not nearly as hard as some clinics would have you believe. Problem with that is you have to start again. Up to you.
My advice is make a fuss and demand to see whomever is signing off on your treatment. Take your trusty folder and note book. Painstakingly write down their name and everything they say. It's one of my few passive aggressive moves and it works a treat. Marg