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purfekt10

08/22/2018 at 3:47 PM

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I finished chemo for primary peritoneal carcinoma on Monday. I'm wondering what's next. How often are follow ups?

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sara_at32

08/22/2018 at 7:53 PM

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@purfekt10‍,

I did not have the same type of cancer as you, so my follow-up may be different. Not sure. It may vary on type of cancer, but for breast, follow-up was roughly about every 3 months for the first two years. After that it spaced out to maybe 3 times a year. Hope this helps.

When is your next appointment? You should discuss this with the doctor and the team. Also, I would ask which doctor you will be seeing for follow-up care. I know in my scenario, that changed for me. I did not see the doctor I expected to see.

I would also ask about what, if any, tests will you be asked to undergo and any other questions that are on your mind. Make sure you ask away.

Finished Chemo https://www.carenity.us/forum/cancer/your-opinion-on-cancer-treatments/finished-chemo-381 2018-08-22 19:53:32

purfekt10

08/23/2018 at 1:15 AM

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Thank you for your reply. I see my gynecological oncologist in two weeks and he will see me for the follow up appointments.

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sara_at32

08/23/2018 at 3:49 AM

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That is good that you are already aware of that. I felt like I was blind going into that part.

I would write out all the questions you have and ask the doctor.

Hope you are feeling well after chemo treatments.

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purfekt10

08/23/2018 at 2:30 PM

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Every time I see my oncologist I always have a list of questions for him. I am looking forward to my body getting back to normal after 8 months of chemo. I'm especially looking forward to getting back my hair, eye brows and eye lashes!

Finished Chemo https://www.carenity.us/forum/cancer/your-opinion-on-cancer-treatments/finished-chemo-381 2018-08-23 14:30:44

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10/06/2018 at 1:26 AM

List of “20 questions to ask your oncologist” good set of questions they should (but may not want to) answer found on chreisbeatcancer.com

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10/06/2018 at 1:27 AM

Correction: chrisbeatcancer.com

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benjan13

10/24/2018 at 12:10 AM

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I was told by my doctor that it looked like I had pancreatic cancer this was two weeks ago but since then I have not been able to get him to return my calls, what do I do?

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Finished Chemo https://www.carenity.us/forum/cancer/your-opinion-on-cancer-treatments/finished-chemo-381 2018-10-24 00:10:29

sara_at32

10/25/2018 at 2:27 AM

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@benjan13‍ have you spoken to the office? Left messages? How long has it been?

Do you have an email?

Finished Chemo https://www.carenity.us/forum/cancer/your-opinion-on-cancer-treatments/finished-chemo-381 2018-10-25 02:27:35

benjan13

10/25/2018 at 3:21 PM

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Yes I have done all that and until yesterday I finally got an appointment for this morning, I will let you know what they say, thank you for caring.

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Lin123

11/05/2018 at 7:23 PM

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Hope you have connected. My sister did very well with surgery

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I completely understand as I don’t have anyone to talk to also. I’m a widow & I live alone. My oldest son died in 2021 & my youngest son & his family live 3 hours. My father is dead & my mother has chronic back pain & is immobile. My younger sister lives with our mother & she is going through a divorce from her husband who abandoned her. My sister doesn’t visit me, help me, call me & rarely texts me. I have various cousins, a niece & nephew that are spread out in nearby states but are hours away from me. After I told my friends I had cancer, they quit contacting me. I have learned how to be my own care giver. It has been very difficult. I’ll admit I’ve been depressed, cried a lot, felt sorry for myself but I never gave up. I prayed & read my Bible everyday. Then I found cancer groups online like this one where I could share what I was going through & got empathetic responses. That really kept me going. I hope you find someone to talk to but I highly recommend the online cancer chat groups.

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