What a great idea! It's the middle of the night and you have a concern about your cancer diagnosis or cancer treatment nagging away at you. Where are you going to go to find the answer -- who are you going to ask? If you live in the United Kingdom, Ask the nurse is a confidential email question and answer service for women diagnosed and living with breast cancer. As long as you live in, or are receiving cancer treatment in the UK, you can use this free service provided by Breast Cancer Care. They even publish a free helpline number to call if you need an immediate answer, as the email answer to your question can take up to two days. Still, even with the two-day wait, this is a terrific service. When you are newly-diagnosed with breast cancer, or going through cancer treatment, there are so many questions that cross your mind. This service allows you to ask questions you might forget to ask, or are reluctant to ask, in person during a doctor visit or treatment session.Note: The contents of this blog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or substitute for professional care. For medical emergencies, dial 911!
Ask the nurse confidential email service for breast cancer
What a great idea! It's the middle of the night and you have a concern about your cancer diagnosis or cancer treatment nagging away at you. Where are you going to go to find the answer -- who are you going to ask? If you live in the United Kingdom, Ask the nurse is a confidential email question and answer service for women diagnosed and living with breast cancer. As long as you live in, or are receiving cancer treatment in the UK, you can use this free service provided by Breast Cancer Care. They even publish a free helpline number to call if you need an immediate answer, as the email answer to your question can take up to two days. Still, even with the two-day wait, this is a terrific service. When you are newly-diagnosed with breast cancer, or going through cancer treatment, there are so many questions that cross your mind. This service allows you to ask questions you might forget to ask, or are reluctant to ask, in person during a doctor visit or treatment session.
1. Last year, my mother told me she had breast cancer at age 60. I went to see my ob/gyn and told her and she said "we will check me up 10yrs before hers". Am I going to get it not matter what? I have an older sister she is 38 and I am 35. I know my chance is greater?
Posted at 4:19PM on May 7th 2006 by stacey spiller