Phone consultation

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Hi. Has anyone got any advice on what happens in a phone consultation about radiotherapy? Got told it could last upto an hour.. Xx

  • Hi Moonstone56 mine didn't last very long, they gave me days and times, told me which moisturisers to buy etc so nothing to worry about.

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    Former Member in reply to farmerann

    Thanks farmerann that's good to know .. Ii just like to get prepared.. Joy x

  • Hi

    I used to be a radiotherapy radiographer 

    if the consultation is with your oncologist they will go through the benefits ,after effects and potential risks of radiotherapy. They will tall you how many sessions you are being prescribed and obtain your consent to proceed.

    if the consultation is with the radiotherapy team they will discuss your planning appt and what happens there, time scales and possible appointment times. They will also give some indication of what to expect when treatment starts , skin care advice and advice on which creams to buy

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    Former Member in reply to Exraygirl

    Thanks ex Ray girl I think it is with the oncologist they rang me this morning with date x