Is this all normal?

Hi Naomi,

I am so sorry to hear your stress - and to be feeling this way is expected, but the surgeon could be more helpful in dealing with your worries.

When I was diagnosed with Invasive Carcinoma and some DCIS in my left breast in January, I made an appointment to see one breast surgeon...(worthwhile mentioning I went private) then I did a little bit of research and made an appointment to see a second breast surgeon. It was very important to me at that I got a 2nd opinion, but also wanted to find out what two different surgeons might be like.

Once I'd decided which surgeon to go with, I made a second appointment to discuss the surgery (and met with the breast care nurse wt the same time to answer my 2 pages of questions!). I also met the plastic surgeon who was going to be doing my mastectomy and tissue expander twice.

I think you have every reason to want to see your surgeon again - to ask any questions you may have, to allay your fears and to feel confident about the course of action on which you're embarking.

One important thing (amongst many! :) that this BC journey has taught me is that you're allowed to be selfish; you're allowed to do the research; you're allowed to be your best advocate because in the end, YOU are the most important person in this equation.

I know you'll have many more questions - and we will all endeavour to help you answer them

Big hugs

Nikki xxx