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 are all doing OK, would love to hear what you're all up to at the moment.

    I went to an oncology appointment yesterday, which was quite productive. Have now been referred for 15 sessions of radiotherapy, hardest decision was deciding which hospital to go to. Options were a hospital which would be an easier journey to get to, downside was it's under a different trust. This would mean getting referred to their oncology, before treatment could go ahead. Second option was hospital with a more difficult journey, but under the same trust, so more straightforward. I opted for the latter, although feel a bit guilty, as hubby does all the driving. I just wasn't keen being under two different oncology departments, hope it was the right decision. 

    Also managed to finally sort out my anti histamine meds, they're going to now prescribe each time I have a phesgo injection. 

    I reminded them I'm now overdue my ct thorax scan, which I should have every 3 months, which they're sorting out. They're also booking me in for a bone scan. Has anyone had one of these and got any info please?

    Have now started Letrazole tablets for the next 5 years, so will see how that goes, hopefully won't have any issues. 

    Small section of tummy wound still not healing, which is really annoying. This week they used a different dressing, which goes into the wound. Needs to be changed twice before going back next week. Good job hubby is not squeamish and makes a fab nurse. They also took so photos, to show to the consultant today, so we'll see what he says. 

    Have a lovely outing on Sunday with the family. We're going for a meal and then onto a show. Fairytale of New York, I really can't wait, it will be great music 

    Well that's me all caught up  hope you all have a great weekend and look forward to hearing from you all. Xx

  • Hi looks like you had busy but I formative oncology meeting.  Agree better to stick with sa.e Oncology  Trust just for ease of continuity.  Hope your wound heals soon.

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