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Just getting in quick before the site closes for a week.
Im off to see the medical oncologist on Tuesday and wonder if there are any questions that I should ask that I might not have thought of yet...
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Hi Adrienne,
This is my first visit to this site.
InkPetal has given very good advice, I wish I had taken the time to go online prior to my appointments and treatment (radiation) I was diagnosed in Feb. Lobular cancer and sentinel node removed (R) breast with good result. One month of radiation followed (if you are having radiation ask your Oncologist if you are suitable for the 1 month treatment rather than 6 weeks) I am now on Tamoxifen and experiencing a lot of side effects Hot Flushes,dry skin, joint swelling and pain and the worst not sleeping. Ask about the side effects of treatment and medication be prepared.
I wasn't prepared for the emotions and increased anxiety once I returned home, I had never experienced this feeling (being a registered nurse didn't help). I live on an island (population 1,450) 500 kms from my specialist so had very little support, no yoga over winter, no swimming pool, only a visiting psychologist every 2-3 months . I read about all the programs and support groups and felt very alone. Finding out about anxiety management, and support groups prior to experiencing it would of been a great help.
Take a support person who can listen and ask questions, I couldn't remember much of my Oncologists conversation so it was great to have someone to explain my outcome and reassure me
Take care
Sally
This is my first visit to this site.
InkPetal has given very good advice, I wish I had taken the time to go online prior to my appointments and treatment (radiation) I was diagnosed in Feb. Lobular cancer and sentinel node removed (R) breast with good result. One month of radiation followed (if you are having radiation ask your Oncologist if you are suitable for the 1 month treatment rather than 6 weeks) I am now on Tamoxifen and experiencing a lot of side effects Hot Flushes,dry skin, joint swelling and pain and the worst not sleeping. Ask about the side effects of treatment and medication be prepared.
I wasn't prepared for the emotions and increased anxiety once I returned home, I had never experienced this feeling (being a registered nurse didn't help). I live on an island (population 1,450) 500 kms from my specialist so had very little support, no yoga over winter, no swimming pool, only a visiting psychologist every 2-3 months . I read about all the programs and support groups and felt very alone. Finding out about anxiety management, and support groups prior to experiencing it would of been a great help.
Take a support person who can listen and ask questions, I couldn't remember much of my Oncologists conversation so it was great to have someone to explain my outcome and reassure me
Take care
Sally