Appointment brought forward

Hello Cheryl (Cabb ) 

It is common to bring appointments forward to cover cancellations. 

So for the meeting remember your pen and paper, and ask for a copy of the meeting notes to be posted out to you.

The results you need are his PSA, Gleason Score and TNM Stage - and if it has spread where has it been found. You also want to know his treatment plan.

These are the important questions - there may be others so here's a link to a list:

Questions to ask my team.

I hope the above helps. Good luck for Wednesday, do let us know how you get on.

Kind regards - Brian.

Thanks as usual Brian. Fingers crossed.

Hello Cheryl,  

I've had two appointments on my journey brought forward,  one of them being my next consultation meeting...   I wouldn't worry about it, as Brian says it's common and probably just  filling a cancellation slot... Try to look on the positive side, you're being seen very soon,  no long anxious wait, and you'll have a plan of action before You know it...

All the best for Wednesday...

Jay

Hi Cabb As others have said, it is absolutely normal and not indicative of severity.  If there is a problem, it is much better to get the diagnosis and treatment booked.  Good luck for Wednesday.

I had my first appointment with my oncologist brought forward, although most of my results were already known.

Because it was obvious that I had PC I had already started treatment, but I still felt much as you do.

There was no drama, and the only reason why I was given was that there was space in the clinic.

Looking back, I worked out that the original appointment would have put my hospital outside the target range for cancer treatment, and my second was a day inside it.

Colour me cynical.

As Brian said, pen and paper to hand.

Take notes.

Make it obvious, and try and go back and summarise.

Say something like "So what you mean is......" and tell them what you have heard. It helps make sure that everyone knows what message is actually being received.

I hope it goes well. Will be thinking of you.