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How much time do I have to get a second opinion?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Oct 12, 2022 | Replies (16)Comment receiving replies
@alicejoan, that is a great question for which there is no perfect answer. Here are my thoughts:
1. You have time to get a second opinion. You want to be sure of your diagnosis and treatments options, and comfortable with your cancer team.
2. Invasive lobular breast cancer is slow-growing compared to other breast cancers.
Allow me to bring in other breast cancer members who can offer their thoughts and experiences with second opinions like @auntieoakley @kks @delormv @lisakinpa @joanly @ilcpfightee @mom23boys @kszilvia @sybille @mjay
You may also be interested in this related discussion:
- How do I get a Second Opinion (cancer)? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/second-opinion-8/
Alicejoan, do you know what stage of invasive (infiltrating) lobular cancer you have? Are you interested in seeking a second opinion at Mayo Clinic?
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I agree as lobular is usually designated as a slow growing cancer.
It’s always good to get a second opinion. ♥️
It was very difficult for me as it is for everyone when I was told that I had breast cancer. I was quickly assigner a surgeon, radiology oncologist and a medical oncologist. After meeting them, I quickly learned that it should be up to me to choose my team. They weren’t bad, I think it was just a bad match. So, I got on health grades, read reviews, looked at our local (Siteman) cancer center and found it is the top 10 in the US! I thought I needed to check the Docs out and made a second opinion appointment with the breast surgeon! She was wonderful!! I can’t say enough great things about her! After that I met with the rad oncologist & med oncologist. I just can’t tell you how happy I am that I followed through and am thrilled with my new team!! And my surgery was only delayed for one week because of the change! It could have gone the other way and I might have stayed with the first team? My point is that I think you owe it to yourself to be happy and confident with your team of doctors. Even personalities matter. You have to be able to talk to them, be comfortable asking questions and feel that you are on the same wavelength with every one of them! It’s just too important. If there are any doubts, do something now rather than regret it later!!
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Stage 11 because it is 3cm.