Next step - Core Biopsy.
Fun with no family doctor.
811 will do the requisition for the appointment, I learned today.
I feel bad for those who are not comfortable with technology.
#NLHealthcare

Here are my thoughts on the provinces final report from the All-Party Committee on Mental Health, Substance use, and Addiction. #nlpoli #addiction #nlmed #nlwx #recovery #mentalhealth #nlhealthcare #nlhealth #addict #harmreduction #sober #soberliving

Well, not what I was expecting, but cancer it is.
Caught it before it spread so the prognosis is good.
The problem with never calling people is that this is news you don't want to text, y'know?
So when I call someone they know *something* is wrong.
#NLHealthcare
#WellDamn
#BreastCancer

Well that was a bust.
811 triage said the NP can make the referral to a surgeon for the biopsy, and the NP says 'nah, we can't"
So, now I'm just chillin' at the ER delaying someone else's treatment, so I can get a referral.
3 wasted days.
#NLHealthcare
p.s. the triage nurse has a potty mouth.

Biopsy scheduled for July 2.
#NLHealthcare

Got the callback at 7:46.
Appointment with the nurse practitioner is set for Sunday at 6.
They will send the requisition for the biopsy.
They said it will be scheduled quickly.
I just need it to not be July 5, 6, or 7 because those are the ONLY days I'm out of town all summer.
#NLHealthcare

This was reported on CBC this morning. Of the 150+ new nursing grads in April, ONLY THREE were offered positions here in the province. That includes people who were born and live here. "We prefer to deal with private nursing agencies. They're easier to make happy." WTF?? #nlhealthcare #nlpoli

I feel well taken care of.

June 4th was my first mammogram and August 5th is my surgery.

My advice from all this:

Don't wait until you are almost killed by a moose to act.

Just get the mammogram.

It's easy to schedule.

It can absolutely save your life.

#CancerCareNL
#NLHealthcare

Breast cancer screening mammogram today, because I'm over 50.
It was easy to call in for an appointment and I got one within two weeks.
The screening is what it is, but the staff were pleasant and the process was quick.
#NLHealthcare

At Bayside Surgical to see Dr Hollett. (I'll have to double check that spelling later).
Beautiful view of the water.
There's a cruise ship docking today.
I'm 30 minutes early for the appointment.
Very clean and organized office.
Very pleasant staff.
#NoFamilyDoctor
#BreastCancer
#NLHealthcare

I'm 51.
You can start early screening, self referral, in Newfoundland and Labrador when you are 40.
I have an excellent chance of cure.
Take advantage of the free cancer screening (breast and colon cancer both are available for self referral in Newfoundland and Labrador)
#NLHealthCare

Surgery consultation appointment is Wednesday morning. Another trip to Corner Brook.
#NoFamilyDoctor
#BreastCancer
#NLHealthcare

29 hrs since I called 811.
Nurse Practitioner hasn't called yet.
Call back if you haven't heard back by the end of today, I was told yesterday.
Call back if you haven't heard in a couple hours, I was told at 10:30.
Call back tomorrow but you should hear from us soon, I was told at 5pm.
#NLHealthcare