Disappointed

[Patsy33]

Hi all,
I was supposed to start my first radiation treatment today, at 12.30 pm.
Just had a phone call to say, treatment is waiting on a signature from Consultant. If they can't get one, the treatment won't be allowed to be carried out. They've tried to ring him but not getting answered. Been told not to start out on my my journey till 11.45 am, and to ring them to find out if signature has been done.
What a fiasco! They've had about 5 weeks to sort this out. To say I am disappointed is an understatement. I've been psyching myself up for a long time now. Hoping it will be assorted... but I have a feeling.... :-(

[gness]

Best wishes, Patsy...x

[Patsy33]

Thank you gness x
Waiting around at the moment. 1 hour behind.

[bednobs]

Sorry I realised I asneered without giving myou best wishes for today

[rowanwitch]

Would also add that some radiotherapy treatment is more complicated than others and it is quite possible only one consultant at that centre does that type. Planning is immensely complicated and checked and rechecked during the prep stage.

[marval]

Sorry to hear about your wait Patsy, it is stressful enough for you.

Hope all goes well, and you can get your good health back. xx

[Patsy33]

Thank you Marval.
Well, first treatment over and done with. Wasn't as bad as I thought. 3 more to go over next 2 weeks. Staff are very kind and reassuring.
Thanks for all your good wishes xx

[marval]

Glad the first treatment is over and was not too bad. At least now you know what to expect.

It helps if you good staff, get some rest now.

[Mamyalynne]

So glad you are on the road, won't be quite so nervous in future x

[Patsy33]

The unknown is the scary bit. Next time, I will definitely be more relaxed.