Treatment Time Frame

CSA1966

What is the normal time frame for someone diagnosed with IDC Triple Negative breast cancer? I was diagnosed November 19 and my surgery is not scheduled until February 19. In this time I'm not doing chemo? Is this normal? I know we had the holidays thrown in but my anxiety is through the roof! ANY help is appreciated! Also, I'm stage 1.

Moderators

Dear CSA1966,

Welcome to the BCO community. We are so sorry that your diagnosis has brought you here. We are very glad that you reached out. We are certain that some other members will be along shortly to offer their experiences with treatment timeliness and Triple Negative Breast cancer. The waiting for treatment to start can be stressful and anxiety provoking but not necessarily dangerous. It would be helpful to talk to your primary oncologist about what is planned for when and why the wait to attain some peace of mind. You might make your profile public as that information will show up in your signature line and let others know your story. Here is a link to more information about Triple Negative Breast Cancer .Keep us posted on what you need.

The Mods

ElaineTherese

CSA,

Where do you live? Different countries may have different recommendations about standard protocol. And, yes, the Mods are right that waiting isn't necessarily dangerous. ((Hugs))

CSA1966

I live in US. I'm in Virginia.

ElaineTherese

Thanks, CSA. You note that your cancer is smaller than 1 cm, so it's clear that you caught it early. You could check out other breast surgeons and see if they could do it earlier than February 19. Have you thought of that?

FC2020

CSA, I know it’s really scary. I was diagnosed 11/30/18 and initially was told I’d be starting treatment prior to Christmas that year. I didn’t start active treatment until January - surgery then chemo then radiation. Getting multiple opinions was helpful to me. I had consultations with 2 surgeons and 2 oncologists.

santabarbarian

I'd get on the phone to some other reputable surgeons in your area and get scheduled more quickly if possible. Great you caught it early.

VL22

That is a very long wait - I’d a also suggest a second opinion and trying to schedule more quickly.