GP Cancer Care Review

My consultant recommended Calcium and Vitamin D3 in our first discussion.

She sent a letter to my GP Surgery which included that.

I have been prescribed "Calci-D 1000mg/1000iu chewable tablets.

I can't find anywhere that I can buy them, so if it came to it I would ask my pharmacist.

They are described as "calcium/cholecalciferol" - with the second word being Vitamin 3.

I'm all for a "pushy wife's club".

Go for it.

Another pushy wife here. A GP in the UK once called me an interfering wife because I questioned why he had overruled a consultants prescription because of price. Formal complaint time  and give him his due he did actually phone up and apologise. Don't worry about appearing pushy GilliB  - it shows that you are taking an active interest  and ultimately  will get the best for your husband.        

Hello GilliB,

When I was originally diagnosed with prostate cancer, I received a letter from my GP practice offering to discuss my diagnosis, treatment plan & any other concerns I had.  Enclosed with the letter was a questionnaire ''Living With & Beyond Cancer - a Concerns Checklist'' which is part of the National Cancer Survivorship Initiative.  At the time I didn't take advantage of this as the team at the hospital had been very supportive & had already dealt with all my queries & concerns.

The letter also went on to say that towards the end of my treatment I would be invited to make an appointment with the GP practice to discuss any on-going treatment needs, what side effects I was still having from treatment & any concerns I or anyone close to me had & to see what support could be provided.  I did find this meeting very useful & the questionnaire was very handy in identifying areas I wanted to discuss.

If it helps at all I can (try) to upload a copy of the questionnaire.

Prostate Cancer is a couples disease as it affects both parties in different ways & if your husband is happy for you to be involved, I think it's important that you are able to be part of any conversation with the GP.  I know if it were me, I would not be happy in having a telephone conversation relating to a medical matter in an open plan office where everyone else was able to hear at least one side of the conversation, & so would be contacting the surgery to preferably arrange a face to face appointment, or if not possible a phone call at home where the call could be on speakerphone so you can both hear. 

Best Wishes

Brian