Uncertainty
Hi All I've had surgery and got my pathology results today for invasive ductal tumour on right breast with lymph node removal. My PET scan is clear, margins for tumour clear and no lymphovascular or ...
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@FiFiK
Bedside manner is one thing, not communicating is another. My surgeon was not the ‘everything will be fine’ type but he was (and still is) good at stating the pluses and minuses rather than leaving you to wonder. It’s OK to ask! Your surgeon just might not realise how negative he seems to you. Sometimes surgeons and oncologists don’t know the patient’s preferences - tell all, keep my spirits up, or whatever. If you are happy to know the full story, let him know. Best wishes.
Bedside manner is one thing, not communicating is another. My surgeon was not the ‘everything will be fine’ type but he was (and still is) good at stating the pluses and minuses rather than leaving you to wonder. It’s OK to ask! Your surgeon just might not realise how negative he seems to you. Sometimes surgeons and oncologists don’t know the patient’s preferences - tell all, keep my spirits up, or whatever. If you are happy to know the full story, let him know. Best wishes.