How long after chemo did you start radiation?

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  • Marlene_K
    Marlene_K Member Posts: 508
    #22
    mimivac said:

    Mar,
    I started within a few weeks. But I met with my radiation oncologist even before I started chemo to talk about what would come next. I also met with her again before chemo ended to do my simulation. That way things were all ready by the time I finished chemo. Is there a reason why your onc. is choosing to wait? At the least, there should be no harm in seeing the radiation oncologist to discuss treatment.

    Mimi

    On my way!
    Well, I'm on my way! And I'm going to be getting a new onocologist. I just can't handle him anymore. I don't get answers from him. Whenever I ask a question or questions, he answers very abruptly, ended by 'ok'? As if to say don't ask anything else. And sometimes I'm pushy and continue to ask, but talk about uncomfortable! He just handed me a script for Arimidex yesterday and told me NOTHING about it. I said I thought I thought I would be taking Tamoxifen as that's what he originally told me. He said "well if you read about Tamoxifen, this is a lot like it with less side effect, OK"? UGGGHHH! The radiology onocologist that he recommends is about 1/2 hour from my house in the opposite direction of work. I got the name of a highly recommended radilogist that works out of the cancer center that I went to for chemo. I have an appt for Monday, March 1st. The receptionist assured me that I will be very happy with him. She also said if I decide to go with him, they could tattoo me that afternoon! They will also give me a few names of onocologists if I was interested in getting a new one. I also got the results of my markers today and everything was 'normal'.... left on my voicemail, lol.


    So I guess I'm on my way!
  • natly15
    natly15 Member Posts: 1,941
    #23
    Marlene_K said:

    On my way!
    Well, I'm on my way! And I'm going to be getting a new onocologist. I just can't handle him anymore. I don't get answers from him. Whenever I ask a question or questions, he answers very abruptly, ended by 'ok'? As if to say don't ask anything else. And sometimes I'm pushy and continue to ask, but talk about uncomfortable! He just handed me a script for Arimidex yesterday and told me NOTHING about it. I said I thought I thought I would be taking Tamoxifen as that's what he originally told me. He said "well if you read about Tamoxifen, this is a lot like it with less side effect, OK"? UGGGHHH! The radiology onocologist that he recommends is about 1/2 hour from my house in the opposite direction of work. I got the name of a highly recommended radilogist that works out of the cancer center that I went to for chemo. I have an appt for Monday, March 1st. The receptionist assured me that I will be very happy with him. She also said if I decide to go with him, they could tattoo me that afternoon! They will also give me a few names of onocologists if I was interested in getting a new one. I also got the results of my markers today and everything was 'normal'.... left on my voicemail, lol.


    So I guess I'm on my way!

    You go girl!! Let us know
    You go girl!! Let us know how March 1 goes for you. I changed surgeons in between surgeries. Happy you are being proactive. I go into my onc with my notebook of questions each time I see him, and he better answer my questions. He smiles because he knows what to expect and he says, ok lets do questions first, then your exam.

    You are on your way and have been and will continue to that finish line. I cant wait to celebrate with you.
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #24
    Marlene_K said:

    On my way!
    Well, I'm on my way! And I'm going to be getting a new onocologist. I just can't handle him anymore. I don't get answers from him. Whenever I ask a question or questions, he answers very abruptly, ended by 'ok'? As if to say don't ask anything else. And sometimes I'm pushy and continue to ask, but talk about uncomfortable! He just handed me a script for Arimidex yesterday and told me NOTHING about it. I said I thought I thought I would be taking Tamoxifen as that's what he originally told me. He said "well if you read about Tamoxifen, this is a lot like it with less side effect, OK"? UGGGHHH! The radiology onocologist that he recommends is about 1/2 hour from my house in the opposite direction of work. I got the name of a highly recommended radilogist that works out of the cancer center that I went to for chemo. I have an appt for Monday, March 1st. The receptionist assured me that I will be very happy with him. She also said if I decide to go with him, they could tattoo me that afternoon! They will also give me a few names of onocologists if I was interested in getting a new one. I also got the results of my markers today and everything was 'normal'.... left on my voicemail, lol.


    So I guess I'm on my way!

    Mar, that's the way to take
    Mar, that's the way to take the bull by the horns. I don't blame you one bit for looking for someone you are more comfortable with. Good luck on your next visit, I'm sure it will go well. The employees that work in healthcare, i.e. the Receptionist, know the reputations of the doctors. I can't wait to celebrate your end of treatments with you. Take care and let us know how it goes.

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