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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Exactly @kezmusc!
I have blood test on the same day before my treatment and this blood test results can be available with 20 minutes for red & White blood cell counts, as to checking for liver function it requires 2 hours. I asked one of the senior nurses there what would qualify me to have no problem for a treatment, she said normally people do not have problems with blood cell counts with Paclitaxel, however, liver function is more of a concern. I started to have the treatment 20 minutes after blood test so I assume they used blood test from last week for this week‘s treatment? Go figure!
I have blood test on the same day before my treatment and this blood test results can be available with 20 minutes for red & White blood cell counts, as to checking for liver function it requires 2 hours. I asked one of the senior nurses there what would qualify me to have no problem for a treatment, she said normally people do not have problems with blood cell counts with Paclitaxel, however, liver function is more of a concern. I started to have the treatment 20 minutes after blood test so I assume they used blood test from last week for this week‘s treatment? Go figure!