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StrongCoffee
5 years agoMember
I've seen one of the public hospital surgeon's privately since the mamogram results requested a biopsy and he has a lovely BC nurse who has been so supportive. She also sometimes works at the hospital. I also know someone who works in oncology there, so they'll be able to help with practical questions if I do start chemo.noosa_blue150 said: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.
I agree with your advice on all things BC though - the BC nurses are just so helpful!
Friday's appointment is telehealth and definitely just with the oncologist to agree on the next steps of treatment once the genomic test verdict is in.