Hi there
i understand the “ standard” protocol is to have surgery within 30 days of diagnosis of breast cancer ( whether that be lumpectomy or mastectomy).
But there is no doubt Covid 19 has had an impact on all areas of the health system including cancer screening and surgery.
That doesn’t make it any easier for those who are waiting for surgery though.
I had my surgery ( mastectomy) 6 weeks from diagnosis in late 2020 - a week of that was a delay where I couldn’t get scans as I got a cold and had to have a Covid 19 test and re schedule.
Even though my breast cancer surgeon said my cancer was very slow growing I felt like I had the equivalent of a radioactive beacon in my breast and was riddled with anxiety.
Hopefully things will be getting back to the way they were ( on close to it) soon and I do know that BCNA has been advocating on our behalf on this issue ( along with screening).
