Feel right depressed after that

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I have spoken with my original surgeon today who did all my surgery on my colon,haven't heard off him in 12 months.

Asked how I was etc then said How's chemo going dr murakesh Has you on lonsurf and your due a scan yes I said then he said well thats your last resort I was like what my oncologist hasn't told me that so then I went into panic mode my poor daughter who's off with a broken foot got it all my panic my tears.

I just don't know what to think. 

  • Hi HazG firstly what an absolute tool your surgeon was for talking to you like that! I’d be furious. If your oncologist hasn’t said that, I’d ask to speak to them, or your specialist nurse. I was given 6-12 months without any treatment, and had just a partial response from my “failed” chemo. Turns out one tumour has shrunk and the other has disappeared. I’d pretty much given up until I was told that. I’m not a natural complainer, but that would make me consider talking to PALS. I hope you get some reassurance soon.

  • That was my thoughts exactly sent me into a right tizzy my oncologist has never said that too me. X

  • Can you phone and speak to your specialist nurse . That was insensitive and there is no need to speak in such callous tones .

    Many oncologist repurpose previous chemos so that’s something to ask about .

    Take care ,

    Court 

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  • Hi HazG

    I would be absolutely furious too, his flippant remarks  caused you unnecessary stress and anxiety

    My husband has an arrogant liver consultant and he’s exactly the same obviously they both went to the same charm school 

    if it helps you then PALS is a good option. 
    Horrible man. 
    I hope you have a better day tomorrow 

    Sending you a hug 

    Ann
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  • Hi Court she's on holiday at present.

    My oncologist is really good this was my bowel surgeon who made the comments he has such a negative attitude.

    I will speak to my oncologist next week about the remark. 

    Xxx

  • So glad you are going to do that . It’s so unfair to speak like that . 
    Plus you are tolerating it so well .

    Court 

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