Just diagnosed - surgeon appt in 3 weeks

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Nancdancer
Nancdancer Member Posts: 47
edited March 2015 in Just Diagnosed

hi everyone, i was just diagnosed this afternoon and my general doctor got me an appt with surgeon 3 weeks away, is this normal to have to wait all this time just to see what next step is?

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  • Scwilly
    Scwilly Member Posts: 489
    edited March 2015

    I'm so sorry you have been diagnosed.

    How were you diagnosed? - and do you think you will have surgery first or chemo? It might depend if you are having any other scans - e.g. CT, bone scan, MRI etc. Also the details of your diagnosis - e.g. what stage you are

    When I was diagnosed, I was concerned I wasn't sent to oncologist immediately and waited for almost 2 weeks (I was having Chemo first) but my surgeon (who diagnosed me) said they would keep me busy in the meanwhile with various tests, whose results would be useful in my treatment.

    You could call the surgeons office to see if you can get an earlier appointment, if only to reduce the time you have to wait and reduce any anxiety. Hope this helps.

    Sarah

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  • proudtospin
    proudtospin Member Posts: 5,972
    edited March 2015

    guess I got lucky, I got results of my mamo on a Mon, saw my surgeon on that Sat 

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  • Kicks
    Kicks Member Posts: 4,131
    edited March 2015

    What was your DX? The time frame for needing to get into TX varies with different types. Surgery may not be the first TX - neoadjuvant Chemo is sometimes the first TX.

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited March 2015

    Dear Nancedanser, welcome to BCO but sorry you are here because of diagnosis. What have they told you so far, are there more tests you need to complete? The delay may be for valid reasons of more tests or just long waiting lists. It varies upon where you are and severity.

    The more information on type, size, stage, all have a bearing upon how people will respond as they tend to respoind to those of similar conditions.

    We wish you the best

    The Mods

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  • lulu2533
    lulu2533 Member Posts: 108
    edited March 2015

    I would call to see if they can get you in earlier. I was just diagnosed this past Sunday. I go to see my surgeon this Monday. I don't think I would be in a good mental state if I had to wait three weeks, one week is bad enough.

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  • Nancdancer
    Nancdancer Member Posts: 47
    edited March 2015

    i had mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy so all tests are done as far as i know. It is 5 millimeters and that is all i know, i have to call doctor again tomorrow to get exact name, i was just in shock when she told me.

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  • florida2015
    florida2015 Member Posts: 186
    edited March 2015

    I only waited a week from time I found out until time I had lumpectomy.

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  • Nancdancer
    Nancdancer Member Posts: 47
    edited March 2015

    just got off the phone and got an appt for next week, feel better

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  • Scwilly
    Scwilly Member Posts: 489
    edited March 2015

    That is good news. You are spared those weeks of waiting, which is a great. Keep busy and try not to research too much before your appointment. Until you know yourpathology and exact treatment then you might get overloaded. It does gets better, once you have and a plan in place for treatment you will feel better in control. Best wishes Sarah

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  • TxFreckles
    TxFreckles Member Posts: 12
    edited March 2015

    Yearly mamogram, follow up and sonogram,Surgeon, biopsy, 2nd surgeon appt/dx/tx scheduled lumpectomy...all since March 4 and surgery on March 20....glad it has been fast

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