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?

  • 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. 

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    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

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    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. 

  • Hi everyone. Just wanted to hop on quickly to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.  I hope everyone has a great time and here’s to a healthier 2025 for us all. 

    Merry Christmas! xx

  • Merry Christmas to you all!

    thank you for getting me through 2024….honestly this forum and thread has been an absolute life saver this year from diagnosis to where I am today… and you have all totally helped get me through so I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you!! It’s been amazing on here.

    I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and wishing you a very happy and healthy 2025!

    xx

  • Hi Pippin,

    Can you believe that you are on your last radiotherapy tomorrow? You have really come a long way. 

    Here's hoping that you'll find that it has all been worthwhile.

    Jolamine xx

  • Hi Jolamine, I'm sitting in the waiting room now, just waiting for my last session. So glad to be finished, it has been tiring getting up so early and having to travel every day. Still, now have a lovely Christmas to enjoy with the family. How is everything for you and your hubby at the moment? Hope you have a lovely Christmas with your family. Xxx

  • Hi everyone, just wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happier and healthier New Year. Xx

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    Merry merry Christmas everyone 

    sorry for silence.  Been a lot going on which I will bore you all with another day 

    ladies we are all heading into 2025 stronger and I cannot Thankyou all enough for getting me through this last year.  This group has been a lifesaver.  

    enjoy previous time with families and loved ones making memories to last a lifetime 

    greeny - where abouts in Canada. - my brother lives just outside Halifax in Nova Scotia 

    here's to a better 2025 wveryone

    NG xx 

  • Hi Pippin,

    We are both doing well - more tests to look forward to in the New Year, but we intend to make the most of Christmas and New Year with the family first.

    I hope that you and everyone on this thread, have a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful  and Healthy New Year.

    Jolamine xx