Hello all,Today my mum received her diagnosis of early breast cancer. We will be seeing the breast surgeon next week for next steps, does anyone know typical how long treatment would take?

Hi TinangoI can appreciate your anxiety to know but it's a bit early to tell. It depends on a lot of variables. Cancer treatment is usually tailored to specific conditions. Make a list of your questions for when you meet with the surgeon (who may also defer specific questions about post surgery treatment to an oncologist, so be prepared for that). It's easy to forget things you really want to know about when faced with a lot of new, and not welcome, information.Two things to bear in mind, if you can - early is good, and take one step at a time. Once you have more information, there are lots of people here who will be happy to advise and share their experiences. Best wishes for next week.

It varies a lot dependent on size, treatment recommendations, surgery choices etc. It can be anywhere from 6 weeks to 15 months dependent on the type of cancer and treatment regimes. Of course then there is oral treatment options of 5 to 10 years. You will know more after the 1st appointment. Kath x

All will be based on your mums path results and the medical teams decisions

Hey @tinango I can't really add to what these lovely ladies have said. It really is too dependent on what her diagnosis actually is, no way of knowing without seeing the Breast Surgeon. My first diagnosis was early high grade though DCIS, I did not have to see an Oncologist but I did have to do 6 weeks of radiation therapy and then an Oestrogen blocker. 2nd diagnosis was different so had to see an Oncologist. Let us know how you go, or if we can help with anything at all :) Hugs Melinda xo

@tinango has mum been given "my journey kit" https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/

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Afraser
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Hi Tinango
I can appreciate your anxiety to know but it's a bit early to tell. It depends on a lot of variables. Cancer treatment is usually tailored to specific conditions. Make a list of your questions for when you meet with the surgeon (who may also defer specific questions about post surgery treatment to an oncologist, so be prepared for that). It's easy to forget things you really want to know about when faced with a lot of new, and not welcome, information.
Two things to bear in mind, if you can - early is good, and take one step at a time.
Once you have more information, there are lots of people here who will be happy to advise and share their experiences. Best wishes for next week.

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