@tcy941 It’s a long wait when you’re diagnosed with cancer. Can you call the oncologist’s office and see if you can move the appointment up in time? You can also ask for be put on an “on call” list in case there is a cancellation. You could also call or write your gynecologist and ask them to try and move the appointment closer in time.

I writing this to encourage you to be an advocate for yourself. I, for one, know how difficult this is and I have to force myself to do it. But I do. I’m very polite but assertive and sometimes I get people on the phone who aren’t particularly nice to me. That happened to me the other day and I just decided to push on anyway and get the information I wanted. I knew the practice manager I talked with was annoyed with me but I tried not to take it personally (it was hard) and not allow her to discouraging me from getting the information I needed.

As you wait for your appointment what do you do to take care of yourself? Go for walks? I like nature walks and when I walk outside and take a deep breath I find it all so calming. Do you have support at home from your partner or spouse? Friends? Pets?