[Juls]

I mentioned earlier that I was making a dental appointment.
It had to be asap & as my previous dentist not available I had to find a new one. This just added to stressful time. Eventually I managed to find a new one. I convinced myself that I needed a lot of treatment and wouldn't have time to get it done in a way that suited me. My Onc Nurse insisting Bisphosphonate treatment needed to start urgently.
Well - saw new dentist on Friday & back on Tuesday for treatment.
I think I have been lucky in finding her!
I was upset at first meeting due to recent diagnosis (bone mets) and having to tell a total stranger my history.
Well - within seconds realised that she was informative, caring and reassuring - "I want to work with you & have you participate in your treatment in a way that suits you. Not to worry there are techniques etc to deal with dental work and bisphosphonates." " You have not been given enough time to make decisions and participate in your BC treatment & I fully understand."
Not only is she a dentist - she was a Staff Nurse for many years before training as a dentist.
So pleased to find her and get such reassuring treatment.

The power of words!!