Write off 6 to 12 months?
I was given a diagnosis today of small tumor, early invasive breast cancer, double hormone positive and I have an appointment with surgeon in 1 week. At just-turned-60, the next 9 months were suppos...
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Hi LP020406
Sorry to hear of your diagnosis.
It is absolutely possible to work around things and your team will do their best to make that happen. Just keep reminding them of what you have coming up.
We had already booked an overseas holiday when I was diagnosed with HR+ HER2+ invasive breast cancer. I completed neoadjuvant chemo and surgery, then had a second surgery for an infection before our trip. I also had to continue with a targeted therapy and start hormone therapy around the travel time.
Both my oncologist and surgeon told me not to cancel the trip and that they would do their best to make it happen. The second surgery (for the infection) cut it fine timing wise, but we made it!
My oncologist rearranged my targeted therapy appointments around the travel and my surgeon made sure I had appropriate (overseas legal) medications for my travel destination and advised me on what to do if my health declined overseas. I also didn't start hormone therapy until I returned to Australia.
Everything turned out well and I really enjoyed the trip.
All the best xx