KiwiCat's updates

Two weeks after the lst scan I finally have a date for my next oncologist appointment: 4 June.

Given the casual nature of the conversation I had with the bookings clerk (who was going to ring sometime in the next fortnight to make an appointment if I hadn’t rung her first), I can only assume they saw nothing upsetting in the scan results, which is a positive thing.

My Auckland oncologist, Michelle, has referred me to the public team in my own region, which should mean shorter trips overall and also it’s free rather than seeing her on my medical insurance and paying the shortfall, but I can still contact Michelle if I’m worried about anything.

According to the appointment letter my new oncologist will be Sarah, though it also says ‘or registrar’ so we’ll have to wait and see. I have to go to Hamilton for this first appointment but after that apparently appointments, scans and treatment can all be done in Thames which is much more convenient.

It’s good to have a date. Another full day of travel but then shorter trips after that sound very good.