Waiting time for therapy

Makes more sense, wound healed well, then suddenly sprung a leak!! Took a while to get used control, hope it stays that way..we live in goulburn unfortunately, so specialist is once a month, with urgent cases going to Canberra to see her..thank you, and hope all is going well for you.:-))xxx

Haha We all check Gr Google far too much too, even tho we shouldn’t! @Joarden - but as Breast Cancer has so many varieties and different stages and treatment has progressed so much in recent years .... much of Dr Google’s info is WAY out of date and downright inaccurate (specially for newbies like us! )

If you are still having your wounds looked after, that could be the reason for the delay, too.  People heal at different rates, and of course it depends on the severity of the surgery.

You say you are ‘regional’ ... where abouts are you (roughly ... town/city?) if you add it to your profile, others familiar with the area can give more specific info re your area!  ;) 

yep, ask away any specific questions .... write them down, to take to your surgeon or Onc

take care xxx

HI @Joarden,

Our brains will always think the worst.  They give you recovery time from theatre before they proceed with chemo.  @Giovanna has good advice to contact your BCN and get clarification.  These women are an invaluable asset and so helpful as a go between us and the doctors.  
One thing you have to be along this trip is your own advocate.  If you don't understand something you must keep asking questions until you do.  
All the best lovely
xoxoxo

Unfortunately I check Dr Google too much!! Trying to stay away..appointment coming in in  less than 3 weeks, surgeon told me yesterday to " anticipate a good result "..feel a bit better, but can't help thinking the worst..the pain is all the way down my arm, still try to do chores etc, just avoiding lifting.. Thank you for your kind words, hope all is well with you..:-)) xxx

Try and keep as busy as you can while you wait for your appts  @Joarden  .... busy hands,  busy mind ....  and if you are up to it, as much as you can during your treatment.  

Stay away from Dr Google ... if you find yourself feeling stressed, please ring the helpline and have a chat with them about coping strategies.

take care xxx

Thank you both, VERY helpful information..:-))..hope all is well with you xxx

Hello @ddon 
I just wanted to clarify your surgeons comment about slow growing breast cancers. - even high grade.

The grade of a breast cancer describes how active the cancer cells are.  Breast cancers are graded 1, 2 or 3.
Grade 1 (low grade) breast cancers and are usually slow growing.
Grade 2 (intermediate grade) are growing faster than grade 1 cancer cells
Grade 3 (high grade) breast cancers are fast growing.
See attached information https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/breast-cancer/diagnosis/staging-prognosis/

@Joarden  You may like to speak with your breast care nurse who can contact the medical oncologist to clarify your individual situation and reassure you regarding the wait time.  If you are worried or have further questions dont hesitate to call our helpline on 1800 500 258 to speak with a cancer nurse.

Thank you, that helps a lot!! Not much information off my surgeon.. Hope things are going well for you..:-))

My surgeon told me that bc is a slow growing cancer - even high grade - and weeks won’t make a difference overall. He said the growth happens every 80 days which calmed my mind while I waited. Hang in there xx