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Jovdp
6 years agoMember
Waiting time
Hi, After a routine screening mammogram with no lumps or bumps prior, I was shocked to find myself in the positions of being newly diagnosed and struggling with the timing of everything. I was origina...
kezmusc
6 years agoMember
Welcome @Jovdp
The waiting and endless waiting for results is horrid. Unfortunately though, it's one of those things that goes with the territory throughout this thing.
That length of time is not abnormal at all. I waited for the results of the MRI to be sure of the location and size (I opted for lumpectomy) of the nasty little bugger. I did not want any surprises at surgery time so that was my choice to wait.
Stage 2 grade 2 with lymphnodes already know to be involved. My surgeon said it had probably been there for years so another few weeks was not going to make any difference.
It was pretty much one month to the day between diagnosis and surgery.
All the best with your results sweet.
xoxoxox
The waiting and endless waiting for results is horrid. Unfortunately though, it's one of those things that goes with the territory throughout this thing.
That length of time is not abnormal at all. I waited for the results of the MRI to be sure of the location and size (I opted for lumpectomy) of the nasty little bugger. I did not want any surprises at surgery time so that was my choice to wait.
Stage 2 grade 2 with lymphnodes already know to be involved. My surgeon said it had probably been there for years so another few weeks was not going to make any difference.
It was pretty much one month to the day between diagnosis and surgery.
All the best with your results sweet.
xoxoxox