That does sound slow. But I am not familiar with the normal speed of treatment in the Public sector.
Have you had a Whole body bone scan, and CT of abdomen and chest?
I thought that these tests were necessary to give the stage.
Have you phoned to see if there is a Breast Care Nurse with that clinic.
If you are lucky and there is one, she may be able to answer your questions on what to expect and time frames. I was super 'lucky'. My Mastectomy was 10 days after I found the lump, but Private.
If you know it is stage 2, do you know the Grade?
I was Grade 3, which is fast growing. I had a Mammogram 9 mths prior. Also when my core biopsy was done, they did a biopsy in my axilla. Which came back as a positive lymph node?
Grade 1 is the slowest growing.
I would make a nuisance of myself if I was you, making calls.
I wish you well, and hope that you get answers soon, hopefully next week.
Also a suggestion, if when you get answers, if your treatment is extensive.
You may want to start claim for Income protection. You may have this included in your superannuation.
I took 10 months off work as a nurse. I did not want to be unreliable at work or exposed to patients with infections.
