Diagnosed in November. No surgery until January.

PennyK my time between diagnosis and actual surgery wound up being around 5 weeks. And I hated every minute of that wait. And my tumor was actually smaller than they originally estimated. Going into surgery they thought a 2cm plus mass, coming out it was actually only 1.3 cm. I wish you well and peace if you can find it these next few weeks. Take care of yourself, eat really well to build up your strength for surgery, and Jan 2 will be here. Sending you hugs as you begin this journey.

I was diagnosed in June and didn't have surgery until September. Try not to worry. Tumors grow for YEARS, so waiting an extra few weeks is not detrimental! Throughout this whole process, I have found that waiting is the hardest, and it's also what you will experience the most of. Best wishes!

I, too,was pushed off due to the holidays and I panicked. The date from my diagnosis to the first surgery date they gave me was over 7 weeks. I think the surgeons thought they were doing me a favor by giving me an intact holiday—guess they didn't take my mental state into account, haha. I did get an earlier date which was more in the six week ballpark. Even though I am dealing with DCIS, the MRI showed it to be extensive and high grade. The pathology report I received after the UMX sounds just like the MRI I had several weeks before; nothing changed. It was very hard to trust that waiting period beforehand, but you'll see that timeframe on here a lot. In retrospect I’m glad I had that time to organize things at home and at work, too (even though recovery has been a breeze compared to what I feared!) Best wishes!!

I noticed some swelling in my legs about a week after surgery-mine was also lengthy. Was so worried about blood clots (because I worry about everything, not because I was particularly at risk). Drink plenty of water, walk around every few hours, prop up your feet higher than your heart. Flex your feet and ankles periodically. Watch for swelling in one leg more than the other. It was explained to me that you are unlikely to have clots in both legs. Hope this helps. Blessings

I found my tumor Nov 2nd and still haven't had surgery --- it will probably be in February. I got second opinions, cancelled my MRI twice out of fear and and waiting on tests and even doctors appointments takes time. One of my friends doctor told her that her ILC tumor had probably been growing 7 or 8 years ---- so no hurry.

I had the mammogram and ultrasound in April 2018... Was told lump that I found was fine come back in 6 months ..Went back beginning of October 6-month follow-up mammogram ultrasound was told I had a tumor that mimic cancer and scheduled for a biopsy of the following week.. Found my own cancer diagnosed on mychart.com .. Freak out and of course it was a weekend. Waitined until that Monday call breast health and the doctor i was going to see was on vacation and will not be back until November 1st.. 1st came had my appt she confirmed my cancer had my lumpectomy on November 23rd. Went back on Christmas Eve morning for my results from surgery. I was very lucky lymph nodes and margins came back clear. Next appt with MO New Year's Eve. confirms I needed chemo. 4 rounds of TC.. Started January 8 2019.Today was my second round.. Overall chemo hasnt been to bad...raditation will start after chemo then hormone therapy will start.