Just a little whinge session
Two or three weeks ago i was so excited about the prospect of finally beginning Rads treatment and being able to get on with my life.
I went and had the mapping, CT scan etc done which was ok (min...
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It will be 3 months one week post opp that i have to wait for treatment.
i am over this, I am losing it big time. I feel like i have been shoved down the back corner and forgotten about. I have phoned the cancer foundation of WA , she said it depends on how bad the cancer is/was as to when you get treatment. ???? , and that radiation is only a precautionary treatment so not to worry as i had already had a lumpectomy so it wont come back. ?????? She said 7-9 weeks wait is normal (she is useless) (mine is post op 13 weeks)
I then phoned the Breast Clinic, spoke to breast nurse. She cant comment but thinks it is too long, should be around 7 weeks, but can only help by telling Breast surgeons at meeting next week about the wait (fat good that will do) asked to put complaint in at liaison officer at hospital.
From that i have phoned the only remaining radio oncology department in Perth and asked if i was transfered how long, Was told about 7 weeks. Its not worth it. Thats my start date anyway.
I asked if i was private how long, answer was next week and i would have to get a loan to cover the out of pocket expenses.............It is a joke.
This is really eating at me and i sorry but i needed to get this out now before i totally spat it.