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i am due to start chemo fairly soon, or so they keep telling me. First initial consult with my gp was 8 weeks ago. I then had mammogram and ultra sound, two weeks later had 3 biopsies, 10 days after ...
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Hi Lindyloo,
You make me feel lucky. I saw my GP 11/5. Mammogram, US, FNA & core biopsy 21/5. She rang. & advised me of the results on the evening of 22/5. I saw a surgeon on 4/6, and had some more tests. Went back to her 10/6. She recommended chemo 1st, so referred me to a medical oncologist, as a public patient. On 12/6, I had a missed call prior to leaving for work. Recognising it as a hospital number, I called straight back, at 9:40am. They had a cancellation, & could I be there for a 1030 appointment. I jumped in my car and headed across town, getting there just in time. I was referred for insertion of a portacath, which I had done as a private patient 19/6. Started chemo 23/6, for 6 cycles. If I hadn't checked my phone before leaving for work, I would have missed that opportunity, & might still be waiting, like you.
I think someone else has said it, but as a Cat 1, you should be seen within 30days, is my understanding.
Hope it all goes well for you, will be thinking of you
Lyn