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 all, got a call back from BCN this morning. She told me to message macmillan nurses as they work closely with oncologists. I told her that macmillan already told me I can't have it, as the surgeon doesn't like you to have it two weeks either side of surgery. But pharmacist spoke to oncology who said it was fine. She then said to speak to oncologist when they phone me on Monday. Would still like to know what the surgeon would like me to do. I'm sure I'll get correct answer at some point before surgery!!

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  • Hi all, got a call back from BCN this morning. She told me to message macmillan nurses as they work closely with oncologists. I told her that macmillan already told me I can't have it, as the surgeon doesn't like you to have it two weeks either side of surgery. But pharmacist spoke to oncology who said it was fine. She then said to speak to oncologist when they phone me on Monday. Would still like to know what the surgeon would like me to do. I'm sure I'll get correct answer at some point before surgery!!

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