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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...
@Koukla, what a shitty time of it you're having. The relationship and trust you build and have in your oncologist is a really big and important part of your treatment and care when you move into survivorship. I always saw my oncologist the day of treatment. And she was only a page or phone call away if I had concerns. I am in Brisbane - it must have been really difficult for you to leave and now with all this, gosh I would be pretty distraught.
I guess ultimately only you can decide if you want to change oncologists. But again, you want someone who you can trust there for the long haul.
Utilise your Breast care nurse as much as you can in the meantime and be assured that your chemo nurses will be checking your blood results as well prior to hanging your chemo.
Hugs Lovely xx
I guess ultimately only you can decide if you want to change oncologists. But again, you want someone who you can trust there for the long haul.
Utilise your Breast care nurse as much as you can in the meantime and be assured that your chemo nurses will be checking your blood results as well prior to hanging your chemo.
Hugs Lovely xx