Hi to everyone

Hi Rosanna,

Christmas is a tough time to be dealing with a new diagnoses and even in the private system things move a little slower at this time of year. I was diagnosed in March 2011 - old hand now.... and I must admit my surgeon had me in hospital pretty quickly for lumpectomy ( 2 days later), he took 14 lymph nodes however we did wait for several weeks before I started chemotherapy. My oncologist was comfortable waiting 4-6 weeks to give me time to see family interstate and get myself strong & well post surgery. I had 2 invasive tumors that had pretty much joined into a single mass approx 7cm x 6cm in total - stage 3 so quite advanced and agressive. Your first priority needs to be your upcoming second surgery and getting a clear margin report, once you have recovered your oncologist should talk to you about your ongoing treatment plan. i wouldn't be too concerned at this stage but do talk to your oncologist about any concerns or questions you have. Its easy to say but you need to stay positive and focus on one thing at a time. 

Good luck and be well.