Oncologist appointment tomorrow - what questions should I ask?

After being diagnosed on 18th January and going through all the various test, I finally get to see the oncologist tomorrow. Would like to hear from anyone who has any suggestions about what questions would be good to ask. 

Also what are your experiences of how long it took for treatment to start after first oncology appointment. As my breast cancer is grade 3 and fast growing, I'm worried about it spreading, before my treatment even gets started. 

Was it suggested you have a PICC line or port?

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  • Hi everyone, went to my slimming world group this morning. Now at the lower end of my target, which I'm pleased about. Can go away and not worry to much about what I'm eating.  I want to weigh the same for surgery, as when I went to see the surgeons. Feeling really rubbish today, I'm shivery and ache a lot after having the Zoledronic acid and phesgo. My ball and socket joints at top of legs have been aching for a few weeks now, but is far worse today. I know phesgo can cause aches, but I didn't have it when first starting on this. So it is a little bit concerning, I get worried that cancer has spread. Not going to mention it to anyone until after my surgery, as I don't want them to delay my surgery. Walked into town after group and struggled to nake it home. Typical, on the one day hubby not around.

    Hi Greeny80, so pleased that you have now finished radiotherapy and don't have too many issues. Glad to hear you are away in Jersey with your family. I'm sure it's just what you need to recharge your batteries. Xx

    Hi Carol, definitely not liking the after effects of the Zoledronic acid, but can't complain as I've had a pretty easy time up until now. Pleased you're now booked into your moving forward course, I think it's something I would be interested in. I've felt fine through treatment, but concerned how I will feel when everything stops. I think you feel safe when you're on treatment and there's always someone to chat to, if you have any worries. Would love to hear how the course goes. Xx

    Hi NGS, hope your recovery is going well and you're feeling OK. Did you have any side effects after your Zoledronic acid infusion?

    Xx

  • Hi Pippin 

    just a quick reply - will reply in length bit later but parents are here 

    what you are feeling will be related to Zoledronic infusion.  I ended up in hospital as combined mine with a round of docetaxel and I couldn't even stand the pain in my bones was so severe and I was shivery and flu like.  
    Im certain this is what you are experiencing so please don't dwell too much on the cancer 

    xxx

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  • Hi Pippin 

    just a quick reply - will reply in length bit later but parents are here 

    what you are feeling will be related to Zoledronic infusion.  I ended up in hospital as combined mine with a round of docetaxel and I couldn't even stand the pain in my bones was so severe and I was shivery and flu like.  
    Im certain this is what you are experiencing so please don't dwell too much on the cancer 

    xxx

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