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Hi Den64  sorry to hear this……. the word ‘Team’ can be ever so different depending on your type of cancer, your treatments and indeed your health board…… in my case I had no CNS (Cancer Nurse Specialist) for the first 14 years of my 25 years journey.

So ‘my teams’…… I have had various departments for my various cancer treatments

Dermatology Consultant

Dermatology Lead Nurse

Oncology Consultant 

Oncology CNS (Cancer Nurse Specialist)

Heamatology Consultant 

Heamatology CNS

Radiotherapy Consultant

Radiotherapy CNS

Stem Cell Transplant Consultant 

Stem Cell Transplant CNS

Physiotherapist

Dietitian 

Stem Cell Transplant Late Effects CNS

Same with us. My hubby originally had 4 nurse specialists assigned when under urology 15 yrs ago but nobody since he was transferred to Oncology. Just his oncologist who is impossible to contact for questions outside of reviews. Our GP hasn't a clue. The nurse at our Macmillan centre was very helpful and supportive re his upcoming chemo although has no specialist knowledge of his specific cancer.

Chocaholic 28 Thank-you for your reply. It's good to know that I'm not alone in this.

So sorry to read about your awful experiences and further diagnosis.  I hope you manage to find support other than your oncologist to help you deal with all the trauma.  Best wishes.