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Newly Diagnosed Lumpectomy or Mastectomy? Mom had Triple Negative
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Feb 7 8:02am | Replies (22)Comment receiving replies
I agree that you should seek a second opinion & not wait 4 weeks. The same thing happened to me & I ended up with a much more qualified surgeon & my surgery was a month sooner! Plus, talking to a new oncologist will keep your mind busy & give you a better sense of control. (Even if you don't switch.) Your tumor is small (7mm, right?) & there's every reason to believe that you'll have a great outcome! Sending you best wishes!
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@jmab Yes my tumor is small. My soon to be Oncologist (hopefully sooner than the 4 weeks) I believe they look at Pathology and may get be in sooner. The Oncologist took care of both my mom and dad and has a very good reputation and cares about his patients. I have the VA for my primary health insurance and I have to get a referral approved to have care outside of the VA system. Even if I don't use the VA the Oncology practice requires a referral. I plan on bugging them all day tomorrow until it is done. The VA office has the referral but it is not complete they were supposed to be checking with my VA physician this past Friday to see what the problem is.