I had a horrendous first meeting with my oncologist, she was cold, lacking empathy and expressionless through the entire appointment. I had gone in thinking it was straightforward as I'd already decided to have chemotherapy. I left upset and not wanting any treatment at all.
I contacted my BC nurse about the appointment and asked her if I could have a different Dr. She said she'd look into it. But I'm no further along with that.
I honestly cannot have any contact with that Dr again, my mental health isn't good at the best of times and now it's hanging on by a thread. Having to see that Doctor when I'm at my most vulnerable, I'm not sure how I would cope.
Do you have any info on how I could request a different oncologist?
My chemotherapy is going to be in a different hospital and my BC nurse said I'd only have to see the Dr for updates in the clinic but even that I honestly could not cope with.
If i was in any doubt that I may have got it wrong 25mins into the appointment my sister had to be called in, and she felt the exact same about the Oncologists manner.
Thank you x
