Hi, just wondering when people started their chemotherapy after their initial consultation with the Oncologist. Thanks
Hi Christina
I started chemo 4 weeks after my meeting with the oncologist. It should have been 3 weeks, but my bloods weren't right so I was delayed by a week.
First time around I think it was 2 weeks after my first appointment and 1 week after the second appointment where I signed the consent paperwork. Second time maybe 3 weeks.

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