Changing breast consultant early on

I stuck with a consultant for years that I felt was brusque and offhand, looking back I wish I hadn’t been in victim/patient mode and had changed early on, if that helps!

My first appointment with the oncology consultant did not go well either, she was also brusque with negative comments, blamed others in her team because a test hadn't been sent off, despite that this appointment was for the test results. Then tried to talk me out of having the test, said I no longer had cancer as it had been "cut out", asked me if my test came back high would I accept chemotherapy or not. I was stunned at her attitude and called my BCN immediately after to complain. I could have taken my complaint to PALS but did not want to deal with any problems further into my treatment. My future appointments were with different staff in oncology, I like to think just speaking to my BCN had the desired effect.

All other NHS staff have been amazing, it's a shame that it only takes one to instil doubt and upset when they really should know better.

Thanks Forestrambler, it does help! One of my musings had been whether I would wind up seeing other people along the way, but she is the consultant, who will most likely be around for 5 yrs.. 

Thank you Eline.  Have considered speaking to my BCN to get her input but haven't been able to reach her ( for something different) . Are BCNs normally available / responsive ?  Could someone tell me more about the role of the BCNs? Many thanks

My Bcn x2 ( 2 of them, one experienced in  over 30 years as BN and the other not long qualified) have been exceptional. They respond within 24 hrs and the advice has been spot on. Glasgow area