I received my cancer diagnosis on 9 February, and had a lumpectomy on 11 March. I got my results from the surgery on 30 March and was told that I should have an appointment with an oncologist a fortnight later. I was also told that some tissue had been sent to the USA for oncotype testing and the results would take 2 weeks. The oncotype ended up taking 3 weeks, and they wouldn't make an appointment with the oncologist until that result was back, then I was away for a few days so I didn't get an appointment until 5 May. Except I didn't get to see one. I saw a senior radiologist who explained about the radiotherapy, had me sign the consent forms, and gave me prescriptions for Lotrazole amd Ibandronic Acid. She said I'd see the oncologist when I had my appointment to set up the radiotherapy. So I had my appointment today, but I still haven't seen my oncologist because she's on holiday, and they maybe could have squeezed me into a clinic to see someone else, but it was busy and they didn't know how long I'd have to wait. I understand I'll have an appointment at some point after the radiotherapy, hopefully with an oncologist, and I'll be able to ask all my questions then.
I feel fed up and pissed off. I have several questions, and am no closer to getting any answers. I'm starting to think maybe I should just write a letter and ask, but right now, I'm not sure I could do it without being snarky. I know they're busy and the NHS is under all sorts of pressure, but it's almost 4 months now since I had my diagnosis. Is speaking to an oncologist really too much to ask. It all just feels like being on a conveyor belt right now, and like the whole process just adds to an already stressful situation.
