Yesterday I went for my Assessment to start chemotherapy next week, this was the one my partner was allowed too. A bit of a nightmare start as they really struggled to get blood (nothing new for me). Then I was talked to about the treatment etc….
I just want to add my journey so far has been amazing (as it gets in this situation) I’ve been treated so kindly & with respect & complete professionalism from Dr’s & Nurse’s.
I was handed my schedule for my treatment & didn’t really look as I struggle to take everything in at the meetings, I passed it over to my partner, he noticed a different name at the top of the page, he questioned the nurse & she said not to worry about the name as it was one of the nurses.
When I got home I got a call to say I was given the wrong schedule, the schedule belonged to the male patient before me (told to me today by the receptionist) Though I appreciate mistakes happen, this has worried me in case I have received the wrong drug plan etc.. I called back this morning & it was played down, so I am now waiting for a call from the oncologist as I want to check I have received the right information, as on closer look of the paperwork the treatment plan didn’t match what the oncologist had told me on Friday!! I was told every 3 weeks, the one given to me yesterday said every 2 weeks.
This isn’t helping my stress levels at all but I’m sure it will get right!!!
Be sure to check paperwork xx
