Questions to ask the oncologist

I'm going for my first appointment with the oncologist tomorrow. I'm trying to think of questions I need to ask. My mind is blank as I thought my appointment was going to be in one months time. Suddenly today I have a phone call to say I have an appointment tomorrow. I'm in a blind panic. Why has it been brought forward? Obviously I'm petrified its bad news so I can't think straight.

  • Hi there Eisor ... can you take someone with you .. even pen and paper to write down what’s said .. when I went I took my daughter in law along and so glad I did as I nodded and answered questions but when we came out I couldn’t remember a thing ... she had written down everything... there should be a nurse team there that will give you a number to ring so even you think of a question after, they will get back to you ... I know this is a really scary time , and you will worry but try to hold on till tomorrow and at least you’ll know what your dealing with .. fingers crossed for you .. whatever happens tomorrow, you are not alone ... there’s always someone here who you can chat too .. sending you a big hug Chrisie xx

  • Hi there. I know any change to timings of what we are told is scary but there could be several reasons for it which could be nothing to do with seriousness of process. Because we panic we forget to ask why the change.

    Every appointment and check before treatment feels scary but it's perfectly normal. I am now into my 6th month after treatment so can remember how anxious I felt and how I had to calm myself down. Its the unknown that is scary so sometimes putting pen to paper (a diary) and also just letting it all out on this forum really helped me.  Our loved ones are there for us but we don't want to burden them. This forum allows you to be as "free" as many are feeling the same and give information through their experience.  Hope it all goes well.