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Joarden
Member
6 years ago

Waiting time for therapy

Hi..4 weeks since surgery, what is average wait to start chemotherapy/radiotherapy please?? Feel scared just sitting here, hope its not getting worse.. Live in a regional town, so even results took a while..how long has everyone waited?? 7 out 10 lymph nodes removed were a concern..:-(( TIA.
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  • Afraser's avatar
    Afraser
    Member
    6 years ago
    4 - 6 weeks between surgery and chemo is not unusual. Have you had your pathology results post surgery? Your oncologist should be able to advise. Surgery has removed the source which is important! 
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    Dory65
    Member
    6 years ago
    Do you have appointments with the oncologist and radiation oncologist?