Hi debz

This link takes you to Cancer Research UK's info -

www.cancerresearchuk.org/.../vaginal-cancer

and this one is Macmillan's -

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/vaginal-cancer

You're doing the right thing by staying away from Google 

Xx

thank you, you have been very helpful

im sure you have replied on my other posts 

my head is all over the place at the moment xx

You're welcome. It's understandable that your head is all over the place. It can be difficult to even think straight in the first days after being diagnosed. 

X

just recieved a phone call, i have my first appointment at the cancer hospital on monday

do you know what i should expect please ?

So my very first appointment was a discussion about what what was going to happen surgery wise. The first appointment with regards to chemo and radiotherapy was all about how many sessions and the side effects of the treatment. I had some blood taken, my height, weight etc. I had the "planning" appointment where they do a scan of the area that is being targeted by the radiotherapy and tattoo the skin so they can line you up correctly in the machine. I started treatment about 2 weeks after the planning appointment.

Make a list of everything you want to ask/know before you go because my brain always went blank when they asked if I had any questions. If you'll be parking at the hospital see if you can get a parking pass so you don't have to keep paying for parking whilst you are having treatment.

If you normally pay for prescriptions get in touch with your GP and get a Medical Exemption form filled in so you don't have to pay for your prescriptions whilst you are having treatment. 

Xx

So my very first appointment was a discussion about what what was going to happen surgery wise. The first appointment with regards to chemo and radiotherapy was all about how many sessions and the side effects of the treatment. I had some blood taken, my height, weight etc. I had the "planning" appointment where they do a scan of the area that is being targeted by the radiotherapy and tattoo the skin so they can line you up correctly in the machine. I started treatment about 2 weeks after the planning appointment.

Make a list of everything you want to ask/know before you go because my brain always went blank when they asked if I had any questions. If you'll be parking at the hospital see if you can get a parking pass so you don't have to keep paying for parking whilst you are having treatment.

If you normally pay for prescriptions get in touch with your GP and get a Medical Exemption form filled in so you don't have to pay for your prescriptions whilst you are having treatment. 

Xx

Thank you

my mind goes blank too, I’m not having surgery so I’m guessing my first appointment will be to discuss treatment xx