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Oncologist appointment tomorrow - what questions should I ask?

Pippin24
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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?

  • Offline in reply to Greeny80

    Hi Greeny80 I just wanted to know what are the injections called that you are taking. I would also like to say that  I have got through my cancer journey is reading all you ladies remarkable journeys. I had chemo and a Lumpectomy with an axillary clearance which came back all clear. Now I am waiting for radiotherapy and then it will be hormone treatment. 

  • Offline in reply to Nedb

    Hi Nedb, welcome to our little group  so glad we have helped you through your journey so far. I am currently on my way to my 13th radiotherapy session and finish on Christmas eve. It's all gone well, I just find the journey a bit tiring and the early morning starts. I have also recently started letrazole, which is a hormone blocker. Wish you well on the next phase of your journey. Have an lovely Christmas. Xx

  • Offline in reply to Pippin24

    Hi Pippin24, I'm so glad to hear that you are nearly finished with your radiotherapy. I was given an option after radiotherapy if I wanted to take Tamoxifen or Anastrozole and injections. I don't know which one I want to go for. 

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