watch and wait

Went to the doctors and have been told that due to medical history I am now classed as a complex case and that they are struggling with how best to treat me watch and wait or surgery or chemo or something else.

Feel confused as they told me I'm still classed as having cancer there just struggling how best to treat it but they are leaning towards watch and wait despite this bein the third time I have been diagnosed in 5 years. 

  • Hi sara, 

    I'm sorry that your medical team are struggling on the best course of action to treat you and can understand your confusion and frustration for them possibly opting for watch and wait especially as it has been the third time you have been diagnosed with cancer in five years. Maybe you could give our cancer nurses a call tomorrow to see if they can provide and insight and advice on your situation? Their freephone number if 0808 800 4040 and they're available Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    If you haven't done so already do make sure to write down any questions you have in relation to what you have been told and get your medical team to answer them so you fully understand the process they are going through to decide on your treatment plan.

    We'll have our fingers crossed that the doctors are able to come to their decision soon.

    Kind Regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator