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Tmomof6
Tmomof6 Member Posts: 1
edited January 2018 in Surgery - Before, During, and After

I was diagnosed last week with DCIS grade 3 Er-/pr-. Because of family history I am opting for bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction. I have to wait two weeks for a surgery date. Is that normal? Too long to wait? Can things change in that amount of time? Thank you

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  • Paco
    Paco Member Posts: 208
    edited January 2018

    I saw the breast surgeon on Monday, Jan 22 and am scheduled for lumpectomy on February 13, so three weeks. I also was dx with DCIS grade 3. The wait is tough but the surgeon must believe we aren't urgent cases, so I take comfort in that.

    Hang in there.

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  • edwards750
    edwards750 Member Posts: 3,761
    edited January 2018

    Very much the norm. Agree with Kelly if your surgeon thought it needed to be done ASAP he wouldn’t have waited. Btw I had a 2 week wait too.

    Diane

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  • NotVeryBrave
    NotVeryBrave Member Posts: 1,287
    edited January 2018

    Just to chime in for reassurance - It took a month for me to start any treatment after being diagnosed with IDC due to all the appointments, scans, and preparations.


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