2WW appointment alone

Yes, I did drive home, no problem.  But in ideal circumstances I would have  preferred to be a passenger,  so that I could just sit  and process everything. I attended both consultant and oncologist appointments alone too, and drove  home  afterwards.  Not ideal, but I felt prepared for both. Best to allow time to go for a coffee afterwards,  so you are not overthinking whilst driving!

Thanks Jilly,

It sounds like you were quite prepared. Coffee sounds like a great idea, I’ll definitely do that (or something stronger if news isn’t good and I’m not driving).

I suppose next I need to think what questions I want to ask. 
 

It’s hard preparing for something that I don’t understand or know what to expect. Xx

Sheelagh, Wow, ok, I’ll prepare myself for that. 
I think I prefer honesty otherwise it just prolongs the wait. Xx

Mine was a mammogram recall in early 2022. The hospital was still under Covid restrictions so I had to go on my own. They told me on the day that they thought it was cancer, and the biopsy would conform the type. Everyone was very kind and supportive. My husband was allowed to go with me for the results appointment. 

I think it’s likely you will be given a good idea whether or not it is suspicious on the day, as I don’t think they like to leave people in the dark waiting for biopsy results. I think I would have gone on my own even if I had been able to, as I would have preferred to have the opportunity to process the news before talking to anyone. You know yourself best. 

Thanks Coddfish,

that must have been tough in covid times. 

I hope you’re doing well now xx 

Metastatic unfortunately, but I am in remission.

My sisters and friends are very supportive of each other so I’m sure they will be there for me xx

Sending hugs x

Yes me too x

Hi Mel_on , procedures and protocol at that initial appointment may vary from area to area. In my case, I went on my own, and the first stage was a physical examination by the clinic doctor. She said there and then that it felt suspicious. Next was mammogram, ultrasound and biopsies. The radiologist didn’t make any comments. Then back to the doctor who said from the imaging it looked very much like cancer. 
I’d thought I’d go into work afterwards but it was already past lunchtime so not worth it (I was a teacher and had an hour’s drive from the hospital). Definitely didn’t feel like it either! I drove to the supermarket and did some mindless shopping to gather my thoughts before heading home. 
I took my husband with me to the results appointment a couple of weeks later when my treatment plan was discussed. 
It sounds like a good idea to take your sister with you. I didn’t even think about anyone coming with me as I intended to carry on to work! Xx