Questions to ask 'Post Surgery' of yourself - to your Specialists - Tick Sheets - Self assessment
I know that after my own surgery, I didn't always quite know what questions to ask of my surgeon and 'the team' that we all see regularly for the first 5 years following our treatment - so I set about...
Going public so your daughter can attend with you would be wonderful, Dazzle! Plus you have more $ in your pocket. How far away will you be from the actual Medical Facility? Keep in mind that if you have to travel (a set number a Kms a week) you are able to claim back on the WA PATS scheme (Patient Accommodation & Travel Scheme) for those who live rural or regional ..... if you have family or friends who have to travel big distances to appointments/treatments, make sure THEY are aware of that scheme as well. xx. There are forms to fill in by the GP/Specialists ...
Anything that helps appointments, specially early in the diagnosis/treatment ...... maybe get a folder to keep these tick sheets in (print them off) - as after your active treatment has finished, you'll be seeing one of your team, usually once a year after your first year, every 3-4 months, so you see 'someone' on a regular basis - your surgeon (usually on the anniversary date of your surgery,) your Onc (in charge of your Hormone Suppression and/or chemo) and your Rad Onc (if you have radiation - usually after you've had your annual mammogram/ultrasound.)
Dazzle - re your correction of 'side' to 'site' .... when you look at your post, you'll see a 'wheel' above the date .... if you click on that - you have 24hrs from the time you posted it, to make any corrections/additions ..... If you find something you want to change AFTER the 24hrs, just send a Personal Message to one of the Moderators & they should be able to make the alteration xx
Both of you - don't forget to add your 'general location' to your profile ..... it will help with other members engaging with you, if they are local & have specific local knowledge that may help you. ;) Just click on your name, then on the little person next to the 'avatar' .... and click 'edit profile'.
