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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Hi @onemargie, yes I have been reading the posts on this forum so I am aware that we have the same type of bc and I am also negative on the gene tests. Knowing someone has survived from TNBC gives me the courage and hope to keep going with my treatments so thank you for sharing your stories, experiences and providing support to all bc sisters on this forum.
@Mollygirl, the way they work here seems to be different from Brisbane, I do not have a channel to talk to my Oncologist except making an appointment to see her (I tried the Breast Nurse, the chemo nurses and called the Cancer Centre) but like I said it was difficult to get her time. She does not come to see her patients who are having their treatments, this is very different from Brisbane too.
Well, my Oncologist is away for 4 weeks and this relief Oncologist seems to be more approachable (I have got an appointment to see her next week) and I only have 5 weeks to go if things progress smoothly so I tend to not to make a change now.
How often are the followup checks after chemo is completed? Would it be a good idea that I change Oncologist for followup consultations?
@Mollygirl, the way they work here seems to be different from Brisbane, I do not have a channel to talk to my Oncologist except making an appointment to see her (I tried the Breast Nurse, the chemo nurses and called the Cancer Centre) but like I said it was difficult to get her time. She does not come to see her patients who are having their treatments, this is very different from Brisbane too.
I understand perfectly that everyone needs holidays and this includes Oncologists, I guess like @Mrs_H says we do not deal with this on a daily basis so when I have developed Neuropathy and the numbness has increased and even to my tongue I do need to talk to my Oncologist regularly to give me a piece of mind and make sure this does not become a permanent thing.
How often are the followup checks after chemo is completed? Would it be a good idea that I change Oncologist for followup consultations?