Hello all, special thoughts for RWU today fingers very firmly crossed for her.
MAS, After I had RT, I had a check up/assessment from the radiologist (is that what the consultant is called?) - quick chat about how I was, physical check up of remaining breast and general area, and look at skin soreness. He then made arrangements for me to be transferred back to oncologist, and I was booked in for a check up with him. Again similar, checking breast area and planning my next treatment.
In my hospital I think you get two appointment because you are formally 'returned' to the oncologists care.
Anyway what I'm trying to say is, you may well get a further appointment at you assessment. If not I would ask about it. I've fallen through the crack of the system a couple of times and had to chase them up. Do not worry about seeming 'needy' etc. You need to be confident you are getting all the care you need - nothing wrong with that.
Also just wanted to say that I found MacMillan nurse very helpful when I was having a bit of an emotional panic, and so many racing thoughts I couldn't think straight. I had a good long talk with one and she was very helpful. - just listening and giving me tips on relaxation. They've got a website or your local hospital will have numbers. I've also found my Big C centre very good, but I realise not everyone has one of these locally.
Cakes very good luck with your RT, MAS is right you quickly get into the routine of it. Main advice - take a good book, sometimes machines break down and there is a bit of a wait. (unless that's just my hospital!!)
I'm OK, had treatment yesterday, they gave me some more sickness tabs. But I managed to bring them all up soon after I'd taken them - so bit of a waste of time. Feeling less yuk today though.
Love to all for the weekend, including Morph of course.