[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by MauiGirl

Jeanie, I'm sending you hugs and prayers this morning.

One little suggestion I have (maybe you already do this), is to get copies of everything and keep your own "master file" handy. There will likely be multiple doctors and facilities involved in your treatment, and over time it gets confusing. They don't always share info quickly, and it is helpful to have copies available for reference (blood tests, diagnosis, scans, procedures), and to remember dates & appointments & meds. It can also avoid duplication.

I did this in my husband's cancer treatment, and often I was able to provide helpful info to various doctors that they had not received.

I also hope you have a family member or friend that can be your "patient advocate", and also be the person to communicate with other friends/family during your treatment so you won't have to constantly repeat your updates.

Take care, stay strong, and nurture yourself however and whenever you can.

Yes, most certainly do this. I still have all of my paperwork and I have referred back to it several times. I keep it in a binder with it divided into sections.
If by chance you aren't provided this by your Doctor ask for it.

Keeping you in thoughts and prayers.