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MBC found 1st May 2023 and as of 25/12/2023 .... no pet scan.
Its seems the local hospital has no protocols in place to deal with a patient with claustrophobia. They have continually delayed giving me the scan and I will not consider any treatment until I am ful...
Gosh @Kiwigal, you have been through a rough time. Your story is unfortunately a common one. Some of these medicos have absolutely no thought as to how they sound to patients. They can make or break one's experience through all this. Whilst I think you are brave to walk out I do feel as though that 'cuts off your nose to spite your face' as the saying goes. Do you have someone to go with you to appointments to be an added advocate ? Being claustrophobic as well I certainly do understand your concerns and the medical profession should respect that and work around it. Thinking of you 💖