Hello everybody, I hope you don't mind me posting. Back in April, I arranged a hustings for Breast Cancer Care with my local MP candidates to discuss how government (both local and national) could help improve the lives of those affected with breast cancer. I've now been invited to meet with the elected MP at the beginning of September and this is a real opportunity for me to let the MP know about the issues facing people with bc, and to encourage him to take action. I want to make sure we’re representing the views of people with breast cancer in the meeting and to inform the MP of any problems you may have faced. I'd be really interested to hear your views about what you think needs to improve for people living with and affected by breast cancer, nationally or locally in Greenwich (the main local hospitals in and around Greenwich are Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich, Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, The Princess Royal Hospital, and University Hospital Lewisham). In particular, I am keen to source views on: · When you were diagnosed, were you offered a referral to a fertility specialist? Did you have any problems accessing fertility treatment? · If you have finished treatment for breast cancer, were you given enough information and support during and at the end of your treatment? · If you have been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, do you have access to a specialist secondary breast care nurse? · If you have diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, have you been offered a referral to palliative care for pain management? · Any other comments you have about your care or treatment If you are able to offer any insight into the above, I would be so grateful. It is such an important opportunity and I want to represent as many views as possible. Thanks again and look forward to your thoughts. Take care, Jackie
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