Meeting the oncologist on Wednesday. What to expect?

I have had two different oncologists (primary plus a second opinion). I don't think I had an exam from my primary oncologist it was a meeting, but I definitely got a full exam from the second opinion.

For all of my other visits with just about anyone, I've had an exam where my SO was present. Some of the rooms had curtains to do a private exam and others didn't. I believe that I've had most consults in my exam gown just after they examined me. I'm at a teaching hospital, so for my surgeon's visits I always felt like there were a ton of people present (surgeon, resident, fellow, nurse navigator). For my oncologist it was just her.

I would imagine that you could request that your consult and exam be separate. It seems to me that all of these places are pretty conscious of the patient's feelings.

I did find that I was self conscious at first, but after all of the people examining me, I am totally used to it now.

Hello & good luck with your first oncology appointment.

I had my first medical oncologist consult last week and second one this week and they both talked/plan to talk first and examined/will examine me second.

The nurse navigator can usually tell you what to expect at the appointment. I think there should be a what to expect with every thing in cancer world to minimize the anxiety of the unknown!

Every time I see the oncologist she examines me. She did at the first consult too. If you don't want your mother to witness that, they would probably let her step outside for that part. I wouldn't want anyone in there with me either, except my husband.

Let mom stay! An extra set is ears is sooooo important. You will be given so much information you won’t remember all of it.