Waiting for First Surgical Appointment

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SallyS70
SallyS70 Member Posts: 947
edited June 2014 in Just Diagnosed


I am wondering what will happen during my first surgical appointment tomorrow. It's been a week since my diagnosis. I have gathered lots of information. Now I want to get to surgery but am afraid I will have another long period of waiting. This week of waiting for the first surgical appointment has seemed long. My emotions are making me feel like I am not myself.

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  • mommy13
    mommy13 Member Posts: 127
    edited November 2013


    Hi Sally. I was diagnosed Nov 1st and my first apt with the surgeon is this Wednesday


    I hate all the waiting too. Especially waiting to check if it has spread.


    I hope your wait isn't too long for anything else.


    Everyone says this is worst so we just


    Gotta get through it I guess :(


    Good luck

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  • SallyS70
    SallyS70 Member Posts: 947
    edited November 2013


    Hi Mommy 13,


    I will be thinking of you on Wednesday and hoping that you don't experience long waits either.


    SallyS

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  • aviva5675
    aviva5675 Member Posts: 1,353
    edited November 2013


    Be sure your surgeon thoroughly explains what type of tumor/s you have and what that means. See if they have size, type, etc available yet or wont know til after your surgery. Be sure they explain what types of surgery options you have and what each means for further treatment and outcome. You might be good with lumpectomy and radiation or might need/want mastectomy. Be sure you feel comfortable with your surgeon and his explanations. Dont be afraid to get a 2d opinion of you want one. Read through articles (besides the discussion boards) on the bco.org site here, for information about what to ask/expect.

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  • timeheart
    timeheart Member Posts: 9
    edited November 2013


    I too am waiting. I worked in medicine for 30 years. One of The first things I did was to get a notebook and date every appointment, with whom the day I called to get the appointment, phone numbers and have started writing it all down. I also got my iPhone out and made pictures of all my medication labels. The great thing about that is that I have the medications , dosages how to take it, who filled it and where and who wrote the prescription. Also going to write down all my allergies and take a picture of that too. This should also help my husband if he needs to know something. Keep recordsThat is going to be important.

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited November 2013


    Hi ladies!


    The waiting is terrible, and sometimes can be the worst part! You have some good advice on the main Breastcancer.org site on Waiting for Results from Surgery, including what to do when you get your results, and how to keep track of your records. Also, great info on Managing Breast Cancer Fears.


    Hope this helps!


    --The Mods

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