AWAKE.........

Wishing all the Fruit Loops a restful nights sleep .....

I'm on groundhog day, every day feels like a Sunday = not good!! I'm not getting on with office paperwork 

Loving these quizzes Northerner - this gives me a thought, for the dark winter nights, I wonder if we could do an online quiz.... says me that can't even get on with my own book work arrrghhhh.

Right lovelies - I'm pinching handful of sleep fairy dust - Nighty Night xxxxx

I cannot get over the arrogance of your oncologist. How dare he claim to know better than yourself how you feel. 

I agree with what other posters have said - you should insist on a second opinion. I would start working on that now, and make the request in writing, and not only to Mr. Arrogant Oncologist, either. Don't leave him any opportunity to bury your request.

You have improved hugely, and the results he just gave you are good. Don't allow him to make you give up when you want to keep fighting.

Xx

 this Oncologist sounds like he’s reading what’s on a piece of paper somewhere instead of looking at the ‘patient’ stood in front of him! 
You have done so well, to get to where you are now. Don’t give up, keep fighting.  If he decides that he won’t continue treatment I would get a 2nd opinion! However if the Chemo puts you back in hospital again; I fear he will have a good argument!

However let’s take it one day at a time! Let’s get you through Thursday and then try and keep you away from Hotel NHS! 
I’ll be sending LP across to be with you on Thursday and I might leave him with you for a few days, just to keep an eye on you! 

Sending.......

remember we are all behind you every step of the way! 
Take care Hun. Sal xxxxx

Hope everyone has a good day. 

Good Luck to those with appointments or treatment and fingers crossed for anyone who has results due! Let’s hope it’s a good day for all. Xxxx

Hi all, just read (and re-read) your post , still finding it hard to grasp/ believe. So you were kept waiting 4 hours to be told they’re effectively withdrawing treatment? Like someone earlier I read it all with a sense of disbelief. Of course they should warn you about the side effects and risks, and fair enough to express his opinion that he thinks you should stop, but what happened to making an informed choice? Your choice is to keep going with the treatment. Whatever the outcome, it should be your choice. And it seems all the more confusing as your current results are ‘good’.

Will be thinking of you tomorrow, glad you will have LP at your side/ keeping you busy. Sending lots of love and a big virtual hug, HFxxxx

Hello ,

I agree with LondonLass and everyone else.

Please seek a second opinion regarding your treatment. I don’t know where you live but it is your life and there are many drugs, evolving via trials eg through the ICR ( Institute for Cancer Research), that another Oncologist may have more facts to hand.
The RMH, The Royal Marsden Hospital in London or Surrey may be a good point of contact for some further specialist advice. 
love Judith xx

Margaret x

also sat in silence at the treatment you received . Your a strong resilient  lady who has 

adapted so well to everything. I hope You get a good second opinion and have your wishes respected  HUGS X

Hello puzzler,

I ,like others could not believe how ignorant and rude your oncologist was/is.To keep you waiting for so long is unfogivable! I think you  should certainly ask for a second opinion ,your breast care nurse or gp may be able to advise as to the best way to go about this.

Sending you big but very gentle hugs and much love xxx Kwissy

Hi ,

I too think you should go for that second opinion (third and fourth if need be) since all your results have improved. That Onco needs a kick up the bum if he thinks you should take this lying down, when you’ve done so well since getting home. How dare he a) keep you waiting that long without apologising and b) tell you that he is withdrawing treatment when it’s obvious you’ve been improving and coping with the s/e’s.

big hugs xxx