Oncologist

Hi , at our hospital (Coventry) its usual to see the oncologist between each round of chemo. This  allows an assessment of your tolerance to the drugs and if any changes are needed. So for me the 3 week cycle was chemo and injections at home, week free of any, oncologist and blood test ready for the round to start all over again. 

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I used to see the oncologist in between each chemo session, usually about a week before the next one. He would ask about side effects, make a judgment on whether to reduce the dose or not, and order a blood test ready for next time. This was pre Covid so I always saw him face to face, but I’d have thought they would at least have a telephone consultation with you. I agree to ring your BCN and ask for a consultation. She (BCN) is the gateway to the consultants. Mine have always been pretty good.

Gosh  that’s amazing. It confirms what I suspected-that I’m not really getting the communication I need. I appreciate Covid is making everything difficult but I do feel like I’m just doing this on my own. I’ve had one call from my BCN since I started chemo in November apart from once when I chased her about something. 
After reading many threads on here I had the feeling my experience was highlighting the fact I feel I’m on my own with this. 
Many thanks for the reply xx

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Hi kateandbiz

thank you for your reply. I think I will get in touch with the BCN on Monday. I’m due more chemo on Tuesday so it’s probably too late to alter my chemo/change the dose but at least I’ll feel like I can get my feelings across to someone. x 

I will, thank you  off to have a wee look now. This forum is so supportive I’m so glad I found it , I really appreciate the advice of so many lovely ladies x