questions to ask
questions to ask Hi
My name is Julie and I am 35 years old
I had a WLE OP on May 1st and also sentinel node removal. Lump was 2cm
Results have shown that there are cancer cells in lymph nodes so i will be having chemo then rads. Been told cancer is agressive so will need to start chemo almost immediately
Still waiting to hear if it is hormone receptive -results were not back last week when i saw the surgeon
I have an appointment tomorrow with the oncologist
What sort of questions should I be asking her. I want to be prepared. The previous times we have seen the Dr we have been so blown away with what was said that we always end up going home with unanswered questions so i would like to go in with a list
So any help or suggestions that you can give me i would be really really grateful
xxx
Julie
hi Jools
questions vary but I asked some of these:
Who will be giving me these treatments?
What are the names of the drugs to be used?
What are the possible side effects?
What should I do if I have side effects?
Which side effects should I report to the doctor immediately & when?
How will the drugs be given to me?
How often will the treatments be given?
How long will each treatment take?
How long will the whole series last?
Can I take other medications at the same time? Took my meds with me so they can read the packets
Can I drink alcohol? if you drink
Is there any special nutritional advice I should follow? i was told not to eat shell fish or bio yoghurts
Are there any special precautions I need to take while on chemotherapy?
can I take vit supplements
hope this helps
love Lucy
xx