Surgery delayed again and I'm starting to freak!

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EbonyEyes
EbonyEyes Member Posts: 85
edited September 2015 in Surgery - Before, During, and After

My mastectomy was delayed for the second time because I have a case of pneumonia that just won't clear up. Maybe. My PCP thinks the follow up x-ray showed residue from the first infection and is not true pneumonia. He has ordered a new x-ray for next week. He and the onco don't seem a bit concerned. PCP says mastectomy is elective surgery -- it has to be done but it's not an emergency that has to be dealt with RIGHT NOW THIS MINUTE. Both say I still have several months(The lump was discovered around July 1st). The surgeon, though, is really pushing things. He is very anxious to operate and he keeps mentioning the fact that the biopsy report says I have focal central necrosis. I looked this up and it does sound bad, very bad. I'm confused as to why these doctors have such a difference of opinion and I'm getting really scared the longer this drags on. Any words of wisdom?

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  • Englishmummy
    Englishmummy Member Posts: 337
    edited September 2015


    Bumping this for my friend, Ebonyeyes.....anyone got any advice? Thanks.

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    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited September 2015

    Hi EbonyEyes,

    We are really sorry to hear about what you are going through. This sounds like a moment where your surgeon, oncologist and perhaps even the PCP should discuss. Your treatment team (surgeon and oncologist) should certainly get on to the same page.

    Could you reach out to your surgeon and ask for this consultation to take place this week?

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