Should I get a second opinion?

Terrika I cannot imagine that you would not be allowed to do a bilateral mastectomy. I also had IDC in my left breast and had no issues getting a bilateral even after my genetic testing showed no known variants. Please push back to everyone if a bilateral is what you feel is the best answer. You deserve the best of care for you.

I think my time from diagnosis to surgery was about six weeks. I have seen some people on this forum with longer times to surgery, it just varies based on scheduling. I also remember how long that time period felt and feeling every day that I just wanted it out. Please keep us updated on how you are doing. I hope you are successful in getting the surgery you want to have. My very best to you.

Edited to add: Hopefully someone more knowledgeable about insurance laws and breast cancer will advise you on your rights. Most states have protective legislation for breast cancer patients regarding the right to manage their care in the way they feel is best including reconstruction.

My insurance paid for BMX. I would call your insurance company. I thought they had to pay

Terrick, between my diagnosis and surgery, I waited longer than you because of the surgeon's schedule. I had my surgery in a well-known cancer center but I still had to wait. If I was you I would get a second opinion since this is a major decision you need to take. I was in a similar situation, and even though my genetic testing came back negative, I asked to have the other side of the breast removed. I had to convince the surgeon and told her that despite the normal genetic testing, my breast told us that can create cancer so it overwrites genetic testing. Also, my breast was very dense and couldn't be seen well in mammograms and I would be so worried about keeping it. My breast surgeon got convinced and I am glad I removed "the healthy" breast because they found the first signs of breast cancer in that one too. Good luck!

It's always okay to get a second opinion!

My surgery was about 7 weeks after diagnosis. That was mostly due to my own schedule, rather than the surgeon's. However, I would have waited for the genetic test results to come back, anyway, so it still would have been more than a month.

Best wishes to you. Please let us know what you find out.

sweetie I do think it is a good idea to get a 2nd opinion. We are here for you and each other. Ms Phil IDC stage 2 0/3nodes 3 mo chemo before and after Lmast. While we were planning our 2nd marriages got married then 7wks rads 5yrs on tamoxifen. Praise God with faith family lots of Hope and Positivity now a 27yr Survivor Praise God.