Please excuse my venting....grrrr..

 When i first met my oncologist in March this year , she told me I would be closley watched. When I went back in June this year second visit I asked her would she be doing blood tests and scans to see how I was going, was told no. I was shocked could not beleive it , said how can you tell if it comes back without testing,. Answer if your sick for more than 6-8 weeks go to your GP and get checked out, you will know something is not right. I left so upset , no faith in the medical system . I was only grade 2, no lymph nodes invoved.

Well I saw my GP I asked  for a full body scan this was 6 and a half mths since I found out I had breast cancer, and asked for blood marker test, also mamagram and ultrasound of other breast.. My GPdid all the tests, results came back all clear. Not only releived me of my fears, but if  it was to come back wanted to pick it up early.

I am taking more control and every 12mths will have a full bodyscan and every 3mths blood tets. You have to speak up and say what you want, you only have one life. I am stronger than I  was , when I first started this journey. Watch out any Drs that piss me off. I am now in control.

If your not happy , change your Dr to someone that will listen to you.

Yes there is something wrong with the monitoring regime. We need to all speak up and demand these tests.

 Good luck with you appointment next Tuesday, make a list what you want and demand they follow through. Big hugs Debbie.