Breast cancer

FormerMember
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I am new to this and was wondering how long it took for treatment to get started.

  • Hi Penje welcome to the forum. I am assuming that you have recently been diagnosed and maybe awaiting the results of tests yet or do you already have these?

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to GRANNY59

    No I have been given results, and told I need surgery , but havent heard anything for eight weeks, as I have cancer in my lymph nodes aswell I assumed it might have been quicker.

  • There is nothing to stop you phoning to your Specialist Nurse or to you surgeon to ask if they can give you an idea of when surgery will happen.

    I had chemo first and surgery was 6 weeks after it ended.

    Thinking of you and wishing you a quick answer.

    WallyDug

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to WallyDug

    I will keep nagging thank you for listening, I just neede6d a moan. 

  • Yes I’d have assumed you would’ve heard something, I was diagnosed mid May, also have lymph node involvement and started chemo beginning of July, 7 weeks after diagnosis, I’d definitely chase them, all the best of luck x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Anna12345

    My husband had cancer in January,  he had radiotherapy then chemotherapy all within first few months, but I think because I also have MS, they are not rushing so much, this could just be my paranoia though.

  • Despite your MS they should still be contacting you, it does seem a long time, contact them and ask for an update and an appointment. They should always keep you involved despite any other medical conditions. 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to peterawake

    I know it's just me. I rang them today but have no news to give me.