Today I got the awaited call from Dr. Quackenbush. (Medical Oncologist). I had been anticipating this call, wondering when I would hear the results of the molecular study on the tumor cells.
He said, " I have the results and they are quite interesting. We need to meet as soon as possible to go over these together." When can you come to the Cancer Center."
I said, " I can come any time."
He said, "I will have our appointment nurse call you right back"
Now, wouldn't you think that this was going to be today? Or maybe as late as Monday or Tuesday next week?
Nooooooo, The gal called to set up the appointment. The earliest I can see Dr. Q. is Friday, September 11th. Two more weeks. Explain that to me!
I have a call in to the Patient Communication Nurse, Marty Hagerman.... but she is out till Monday. I hope she can explain this to me.
I initially waited 2 weeks to see Dr. Q the first time, then he determined we needed more studies, another 2 week wait for the results, now 2 week wait to discuss the results. Why didn't his nurse make sure I had an appointment to discuss the results when I saw him last? That seems reasonable to me... what do you think?
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Oh, this is SUPREMELY frustrating! How much slower can this process be!!??
I'm sorry you have to wait in suspense for so long. It doesn't help that he said the results were "interesting". What an ambiguous and intriguing word.
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