Hello, my head is in a spin again.
On 17th April 24 I had a lumpectomy and on 15th May a re-excision of inferior margin.
The breast surgeon asked for a oncotype dx test as my NPI is 3.4 which is borderline.
The oncotype dx test results came back as 31 which represents a high risk of recurrence.
The oncologist recommended Adjuvant chemo - 3 x EC every 3 weeks followed by 9 x Taxol weekly = 12 treatments over 18 weeks
This morning I have received an appointment for 2nd August with a member of the oncology team. There is no information as to what it's about so I'm guessing that this is the initial appointment for Chemo- induction ( I have contacted the breast care team for further details but no reply yet)
I'm now fretting as this falls way outside the NHS guidelines for Adjuvant chemotherapy. The wait is far too long
16th July is 90 days after surgery This would be the latest recommended date to start adjuvant chemotherapy after surgery according to NHS guidelines.
Can I do anything to bring my given date 2nd August 2024 forward​ ?
I'm in a terrible flap (as usual)
thanks x
