I've been diagnosed with follicular cancer (low grade) I have meeting with consultant at the end of the month to sign consent form for chemo - generally how soon after will chemo start?
I've been diagnosed with follicular cancer (low grade) I have meeting with consultant at the end of the month to sign consent form for chemo - generally how soon after will chemo start?
Hi, I think it will depend on availability in your chemo unit (you'll probably have a chair assigned for several hours if you're having IV infusions). My chemo started 5 weeks after diagnosis. I had a meeting with the oncologist and signed the consent forms on 24 August, echocardiogram and pre-chemo assessment (phone appointment) on 6 September, had a PICC line inserted on 7 September and started chemo on 13 September.
I wish you well with your treatment. You'll be well looked after.
Amy x
Hi, I think it will depend on availability in your chemo unit (you'll probably have a chair assigned for several hours if you're having IV infusions). My chemo started 5 weeks after diagnosis. I had a meeting with the oncologist and signed the consent forms on 24 August, echocardiogram and pre-chemo assessment (phone appointment) on 6 September, had a PICC line inserted on 7 September and started chemo on 13 September.
I wish you well with your treatment. You'll be well looked after.
Amy x