Guest guest Posted December 14, 2006 Report Posted December 14, 2006 I went for my follow up last night. The Dr. took the drain tube out, thank God. However, when I called to schedule my re-excision, the Dr. is not available until Jan 13, which is a month away. I just assume go in today and get this done. It seems silly to completely heal and then start this process over again. It is like I'm being prolonged for another month - which in turn is going to set up treats out a month too. Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks, Rose Quote
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2006 Report Posted December 14, 2006 Hi Rose, I forgot what your initial surgery results were. I waited a month between my lumpectomy and mastectomy. The surgeon didn't seem to think there was a rush because my unclear margins had DCIS, not IDC. If your margins were IDC, I'd think they'd want to move faster. - Quote
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2006 Report Posted December 14, 2006 Did you start any treatments before the mastecomy? I just want to make some progress and chug ahead Thanks for your response. > > Hi Rose, > > I forgot what your initial surgery results were. > I waited a month between my lumpectomy and mastectomy. The surgeon > didn't seem to think there was a rush because my unclear margins had > DCIS, not IDC. > > If your margins were IDC, I'd think they'd want to move faster. > > - > Quote
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2006 Report Posted December 14, 2006 I started my treatments after surgery. I think the general rule of thumb is if it's a small tumor (early stage) the order is surgery then chemo. If it's a larger tumor, it's chemo, then surgery. - Rose wrote on 12/14/2006, 11:56 AM: > Did you start any treatments before the mastecomy? I just want to > make some progress and chug ahead > Thanks for your response. > > Quote
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2006 Report Posted December 14, 2006 I don't blame you for being upset. That does seem like an awful long time. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Depressed Today I went for my follow up last night. The Dr. took the drain tube out, thank God. However, when I called to schedule my re-excision, the Dr. is not available until Jan 13, which is a month away. I just assume go in today and get this done. It seems silly to completely heal and then start this process over again. It is like I'm being prolonged for another month - which in turn is going to set up treats out a month too. Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks, Rose ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.18/586 - Release Date: 12/13/2006 Quote
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