3 month checkup

Mosis50
Mosis50 Member Posts: 59
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I don't know what I expected, but I was so disappointed when I went for my 3 month checkup. All my blood levels were good and the dr. said I was doing fine, but I guess it was a bigger deal to me than anyone else. I guess I wanted some kind of assurances that I am not going to get because that is just the way it is with cancer. I am relieved I have made this mile marker and I thank God for that. I am still so scared of cancer reoccuring. I did finally get some sleep medication because I still have such a hard time getting my mind to slow down enough to go to sleep at night. The doctor says I am going to get my strength back in time, but I am still SOOO tired. The doctor says the neuropathy will get better in time, too. OK, I am through venting. Thanks for listening. Susan

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  • lindatn
    lindatn Member Posts: 229
    #2
    It will two years in May since I was dx. I'm like you they do bloodwork it is okay, they do mammograms and in my case do to a seroma a ultrasound. The Dr I have at present doesn't check anything stands in the door with my chart and ask if everything is okay. The PA does check the breasts. I had a lumpectomy. She listens to my heart and lungs and that is it. I told her last month I had been having backaches and she said a bone scan without even asking where, what or when? Said they would set it up and haven't heard a word since. I ache all over since I have been on Tamoxifen so not sure where you would start checking or even if it is worth while. I guess the word cure is not giong to happen so no use waiting for it. Try to live each day and listen to your body you do know it better then any Dr. Cong on being finished with treatment. Linda
  • jeancmici
    jeancmici Member Posts: 665 Member
    #3
    lindatn said:

    It will two years in May since I was dx. I'm like you they do bloodwork it is okay, they do mammograms and in my case do to a seroma a ultrasound. The Dr I have at present doesn't check anything stands in the door with my chart and ask if everything is okay. The PA does check the breasts. I had a lumpectomy. She listens to my heart and lungs and that is it. I told her last month I had been having backaches and she said a bone scan without even asking where, what or when? Said they would set it up and haven't heard a word since. I ache all over since I have been on Tamoxifen so not sure where you would start checking or even if it is worth while. I guess the word cure is not giong to happen so no use waiting for it. Try to live each day and listen to your body you do know it better then any Dr. Cong on being finished with treatment. Linda

    Linda-
    Follow up on the bone scan - you must be proactive. Most likely it was forgotten - call and remind the PA or doctor that it was supposed to be set up.
    Take nothing for granted - I speak from experience.
    Jean
  • MsKaren
    MsKaren Member Posts: 17
    #4
    Three months to a doctor is a 'baby step' forward. But rejoice in that Dear. We all have to start with that first step.

    And about the bone scan--yes, you probably should have it. More than likely it's just fatigue getting to you, or stress. But it's better to have it checked and get relief, than to stew about it for months. And you will learn that you have to be your own advocate. Doctors have so many patients that they all sort of blur together. The squeaky wheel gets the grease I guess. But if he seems to be consistantly uninterested, I'd see about switching to a doc with a better attitude. (Next time they call you to see if you can change your appointment 'cause doc is out of town that week, ask if he has an associate who could see you. Then if you like him better, just scedule your next appointment with him!)
  • bethd1946
    bethd1946 Member Posts: 9
    #5
    lindatn said:

    It will two years in May since I was dx. I'm like you they do bloodwork it is okay, they do mammograms and in my case do to a seroma a ultrasound. The Dr I have at present doesn't check anything stands in the door with my chart and ask if everything is okay. The PA does check the breasts. I had a lumpectomy. She listens to my heart and lungs and that is it. I told her last month I had been having backaches and she said a bone scan without even asking where, what or when? Said they would set it up and haven't heard a word since. I ache all over since I have been on Tamoxifen so not sure where you would start checking or even if it is worth while. I guess the word cure is not giong to happen so no use waiting for it. Try to live each day and listen to your body you do know it better then any Dr. Cong on being finished with treatment. Linda

    Get back to her IMMEDIATELY. I too had backaches and it turned out that I had a tumor in my back. Not to scare you but don't let them ignore you! I almost ignored myself to death. I don't ignore anything now! Get a bone scan and/or a MRI/CT scan. Let me know how you do.

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