How long after being diagnosed with BC did u have/start treatment?
I feel like i have been going in circles. With test and options but no action. Just wondering how long others waited?
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@Lulu28
I remember being nervous about every day which passed prior to treatment starting properly so I completely understand your feeling there!
I’m a public patient and got my initial biopsy back on 28 December last year. I started chemo 5 February (I’m doing surgery after chemo, we wanted to wait for BRCA before operating)... the “delay” was due to staging tests and a round of IVF.
I was kind of forced to take private referrals during staging, as public clinics were closed until mid Jan. I then got referred by those specialists into the public when everything re opened, but armed with test results and a vague plan of attack. If your delays are due to specialist availability, perhaps try and see them in the private, if the cost isn’t prohibitive? Alternatively, could you seek a second opinion if you feel your team are not making decisions?
Or seek the help/guidance of a Breast Care Nurse through either the hospital or Mcgrath? Good luck to you with your treatment x
I remember being nervous about every day which passed prior to treatment starting properly so I completely understand your feeling there!
I’m a public patient and got my initial biopsy back on 28 December last year. I started chemo 5 February (I’m doing surgery after chemo, we wanted to wait for BRCA before operating)... the “delay” was due to staging tests and a round of IVF.
I was kind of forced to take private referrals during staging, as public clinics were closed until mid Jan. I then got referred by those specialists into the public when everything re opened, but armed with test results and a vague plan of attack. If your delays are due to specialist availability, perhaps try and see them in the private, if the cost isn’t prohibitive? Alternatively, could you seek a second opinion if you feel your team are not making decisions?
Or seek the help/guidance of a Breast Care Nurse through either the hospital or Mcgrath? Good luck to you with your treatment x