Recurrence of Breast cancer .... 12 months on

@melclarity, breast surgeon told me that as you have a cancer diagnosis, they must do your surgery within 30 days of receiving the referral. I am in Victoria, so I don't know if it's different where you are? It makes sense as it is terrifying, even 30 days is an eternity. For me it's now a little different as I'm having the chemo first, but that was my choice on recommendation of oncologist. Surgical booking did book it but then made it 'not ready for surgery' til chemo finished. Plastic surgeon will decide what type of recon is best, that's their area. Write down all your questions before you go so you don't forget to ask anything, and make sure you get what you want. I was originally just going to have double mastectomy as I didn't know any better, but my breast surgeon (who is lovely) said if I had a mastectomy, he would work with his friend the plastic surgeon to do a nice reconstruction. I haven't at any point been told there is anything I can't have because I'm a public patient, I hope you get whatever you're happy with. You deserve only the best after everything you have already been through. Big hugs Kate x