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How long from being told you need Chemo to starting treatment?
Hi, I'm still in 'the waiting place' and trying to give myself some idea of what may be ahead. I'm waiting on EndoPredict results to help determine if I will have Chemo. It appears that my onc appo...
Do you have a breast care nurse allocated ,to,you ? ( there’s usually one or two in public hospitals, their role to be liaison between surgeons/oncologists/radiation drs and other health team members). If there is one I’d ringing and asking them that question re when will chemo start ; is this Friday’s appointment with oncologist to go firm with chemo regime OR are they starting chemo ; and do you want /need a Portacath . Lack of Portacath shouldn’t hold up chemo , they’ll proceed without it until it’s inserted if required.
If there’s no breast care nurse I’d be contacting the hospital and ask about the onc appt for Friday -is it only with oncologist or is it with onc dept/ward for chemo.