This is why you have to be on these people like they owe you 10 grand.
I finally received a Chemo consult appointment. March 5th.
Yeah Right!
I called them back and asked them how to get in touch with Sutter because I wasn't waiting that long. Then on my way home from my last meeting today I called Dr. Brennans, Dr.Khan's(my family Dr.) , and Dr. Longstons office. In each case I talked to the Dr's assistant. I explained I needed to be seen sooner.
At 4pm I received a call saying that I have an appointment on the books this Friday at 11:00 am.
Note to the next guy:
Do not accept the first appointment given. It can be made sooner. Follow up twice a day, everyday until you get what you want. Be prepared to take your business somewhere else if your not happy. Be prepared with detailed info of the office your threatening to leave them for. Do not waste your time trying to contact your doctor. Trust me. Call their assistants everytime. These assistants are so slammed that they will help you get what you want through to your doctor or do something themselves. Make jokes with them. Be friends with each and every one of them.
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6 comments:
way to get what you want. to think we used to get mad at your abnoxious determination.
You are really good Russell. I never thought to be assertive when I was going through my situation. Where were you when I needed your advise. You are great.
Aunt Donna
Keep up the fight my friend! Love the determination to get what you want and need.
I am also a testicular cancer survivor (going through my own issues and might have it again) but I LIVESTRONG.
Reach out sometime when you have a chance bdowd@teamdownone.com
Russ,
I work for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Thank you so much for posting on the LIVESTRONG blog! The LAF offers other stories of survivors to read. Please take a look at www.livestrong.org/cancersupport and watch/read the stories. We also offer advice about how to communicate with your healthcare team. Although--seems like you could write the book! Keep up the fight and let us know if you need any support or guidance!
LIVESTRONG,
The Lance Armstrong Foundation
I love your attitude Russ! Stay strong and you will over come this bump in the road. Hey, I have alot of ball caps you can have.
By the way.......rooster is your Uncle Rudy.
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