medical team
I have been very lucky with my medical team, surgeon, oncologist, rad dr. and nurses plastic surgeon, etc...
I just wanted to give a shout out to the nurses out there! I am a talker and I need that so much! I know I can't call and speak to the dr. on a whim, but the nurses have always been kind and available. I wasn't sure about the oncolgy nurse, but she warmed up to me and now I feel very comfortable calling about anything. It has made a huge difference in my comfort zone.
Thanks for all the helpful posts,
Jean
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Hugs to the good onc nurses!
Here is an amazing shout out to oncology nurses. My onc nurse 24 years ago, Cynthia, was about the same age as me. I was 33 back then and she helped me get through my chemo every step of the way. And she never missed my vein (I didn't have a port).
Fast forward to 2010 and Cynthia just became the charge nurse of the same oncology center where I am being treated (different town). She sought me out when she saw my name and came to check on me. When I told her about my markers being elevated a couple of weeks ago and how I would need to schedule a PET and bone scan soon there, Cynthia went and found the scheduling nurse and had her schedule my scans asap. Cynthia is a doll and is still helping me after 24 years!0 -
Agreed!CypressCynthia said:Hugs to the good onc nurses!
Here is an amazing shout out to oncology nurses. My onc nurse 24 years ago, Cynthia, was about the same age as me. I was 33 back then and she helped me get through my chemo every step of the way. And she never missed my vein (I didn't have a port).
Fast forward to 2010 and Cynthia just became the charge nurse of the same oncology center where I am being treated (different town). She sought me out when she saw my name and came to check on me. When I told her about my markers being elevated a couple of weeks ago and how I would need to schedule a PET and bone scan soon there, Cynthia went and found the scheduling nurse and had her schedule my scans asap. Cynthia is a doll and is still helping me after 24 years!
I have found that all the doctors and nurses that have been a part of my care have all been so very supportive and helpful. One good memory in particular was when I returned to the hospital to have my port removed. The nurses remembered me from my port insertion and they all gave me a little cheer for being done with chemo. It was an unexpected moment of compassion that brough tears to my eyes. I can't say enough about people that work in this field. They must have huge hearts and I am forever grateful.0
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