First Oncology appointment - what to expect/ask?
Hi everyone, My Oncologist phoned with an appointment scheduled tomorrow morning. I would love advice on what to ask and/or expect. Thanks xx
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Hi @maggiew. Welcome to the forum. I'm sorry you find yourself here, but I hope you find it as warm and supportive as I have.
You are right, it easier to make decisions with as much knowledge as you're comfortable with. We are our best advocates.
It's hard to know what recovery time you'll require as we are all so different in our responses to treatment. Some can work all the way through chemo, some are back to work very soon after surgery. I'm afraid that it will fall into the category of wait and see.
Oh goodness me, the well meaning advice you get will drive you crazy! Just yesterday I had someone urging me to take a particular vitamin supplement, and oi, the number of people who'll tell you to go vegan... I had a check out chick earnestly tell me that I'd be fine if I was positive. Gargh! My experience has told me the best place for advice (non-medical) is right here. This forum is the most sensational hive mind!
If you'd like to, tell us a bit about yourself and size and type of BC you have.
Hang in there, and hang around here. We're with you all the way. Big hug, K xox
You are right, it easier to make decisions with as much knowledge as you're comfortable with. We are our best advocates.
It's hard to know what recovery time you'll require as we are all so different in our responses to treatment. Some can work all the way through chemo, some are back to work very soon after surgery. I'm afraid that it will fall into the category of wait and see.
Oh goodness me, the well meaning advice you get will drive you crazy! Just yesterday I had someone urging me to take a particular vitamin supplement, and oi, the number of people who'll tell you to go vegan... I had a check out chick earnestly tell me that I'd be fine if I was positive. Gargh! My experience has told me the best place for advice (non-medical) is right here. This forum is the most sensational hive mind!
If you'd like to, tell us a bit about yourself and size and type of BC you have.
Hang in there, and hang around here. We're with you all the way. Big hug, K xox