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, hope you all had a good weekend. The saga of the phesgo injection before surgery  continues. I spoke to chemo unit last week, who agreed with macmillan nurses, who say I can't have it a week before surgery. Had oncology phone call with the registrar this morning, who said it's fine to have it. I explained that I've been told that I shouldn't have it, she said she'll check it out with the consultant, and call when I'm back off holiday. This is starting to make me feel anxious, as I don't want to do the wrong thing. I am going to my pre op assessment this afternoon, so will explain to them how it's making me anxious. If they can't help, I might pop into the breast clinic and ask if I can speak to a BCN. Would be nice to hear how you are all doing. Xx

  • Hi Pippin,

    I'm sorry to hear that you still haven't had a conclusive answer to the Phesgo injection quandry. I see that you are off on holiday on Thursday, so hope that the registrar can clarify this for you - what a pity that she couldn't give you a definitive reply, before you go away. Did you pop into the breast clinic this afternoon to ask the BCN?

    I am delighted to hear that your CT results were favourable and I hope that you have a wonderful holiday - you certainly deserve it, after all that you've been through!

    Jolamine xx

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  • Hi Pippin,

    I'm sorry to hear that you still haven't had a conclusive answer to the Phesgo injection quandry. I see that you are off on holiday on Thursday, so hope that the registrar can clarify this for you - what a pity that she couldn't give you a definitive reply, before you go away. Did you pop into the breast clinic this afternoon to ask the BCN?

    I am delighted to hear that your CT results were favourable and I hope that you have a wonderful holiday - you certainly deserve it, after all that you've been through!

    Jolamine xx

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