Your opinions greatly valued....

Frenchie

2cm, nodes 2/13, grade 3, stage 2a

It's been 2 1/2 weeks since Andrea's mastectomy, and we were hoping chemo to start in around 10 days (the 4 week post op mark).

The Oncologist told us today, that owing to Xmas, her treatment is not likely to start until 9th January (the 6 week post op mark).

Could I please ask your opinions on the implications of this 2 week delay.

Thanks so much.

 James

FloridaLady

James,

I know it is scarily but two weeks will not change anything.  As someone one who has been at this for three years.  I think the biggest thing Andrea will learn over the next few months.  Is she must find peace and let the doctor handle her care.  I'm not saying that you two should turn her care freely over to her doctor's. But know you can not control all the appointments and events that will be taking place once she is in treatment. I believe the few extra weeks will give her more strength to handle chemo better.

Flalady

Raye99

Hi James -

I agree with Flalady, who knows her stuff - two weeks is fine. I didn't begin my chemo until six weeks post op either.

Best wishes,

Raye 

PineHouse

James,

I agree with Flalady & Raye above.  In Adrea's case, a couple of weeks shouldn't make any difference.

Hope you and family enjoy the holidays.

guitarGrl

I'll add my agreement - relax and enjoy the holidays. You don't want her to start her treatment when staff is distracted by other things!

dlb823

James ~  The research shows that there is no difference in outcome when chemo is started up to 3 months post-surgery.  As yet, there is no research available for longer delays.  This was quoted to me by my onc at a top-rated breast center when I had a bit of a delay, and I later found it in a published study.  So, relax and enjoy the holidays.  The extra time for your wife to heal and get stronger before chemo is probably a benefit.  Take care ~   Deanna

Frenchie

Thank you all very ver much for your thoughts and expertise.

HollyHopes

no worries...two weeks will not make any difference in the eventual outcome.  sending love and hugs....

shiny

Hi there, just wanted to join in with the "no worries re 2 week delay". I had a slightly longer delay due to healing issues. I was fully reasured by my oncs assurances that it would not make a difference.

Take advantage of the time, appreciate the hollidays and each other as you prepare for a demanding but "doable" challenge ahead.

 All the best.

shiny