Meeting with Specialists Initially
Hello, My name is Jen, 29, married, no kids. On Friday 21st April I had scans for a lump in the right breast. On Monday 24th April, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in the right breast, left breast ...
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@Mrs_H Hey there!! Welcome!!!
My Surgeon is a little that way, not personable, very matter of fact, to the point and clinical. It stands to reason these professionals are that way, you see it everywhere. I love my Oncologist he's lovely, but my initial visit wasn't warm and fuzzy, it was confronting, shocking, to the point probably tough too as I went alone as I have done the past 6yrs really, very rare I take anyone. My Oncologist said at that meeting, I give you 48hrs to email me and give me an answer on Chemo, he said if I still didnt know at 48hrs then I absolutely shouldnt do it. He was right about that, I emailed within 12hrs, I didnt want to do it but felt I had to. Unfortunately they do need to get it happening and organised asap once you have diagnosis. Certainly didnt have any information session though I met with the Nurse in Charge like an appointment prior who stepped through everything. I agree you want someone compassionate and caring, but most professionals aren't. xx Melinda
My Surgeon is a little that way, not personable, very matter of fact, to the point and clinical. It stands to reason these professionals are that way, you see it everywhere. I love my Oncologist he's lovely, but my initial visit wasn't warm and fuzzy, it was confronting, shocking, to the point probably tough too as I went alone as I have done the past 6yrs really, very rare I take anyone. My Oncologist said at that meeting, I give you 48hrs to email me and give me an answer on Chemo, he said if I still didnt know at 48hrs then I absolutely shouldnt do it. He was right about that, I emailed within 12hrs, I didnt want to do it but felt I had to. Unfortunately they do need to get it happening and organised asap once you have diagnosis. Certainly didnt have any information session though I met with the Nurse in Charge like an appointment prior who stepped through everything. I agree you want someone compassionate and caring, but most professionals aren't. xx Melinda