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Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Time till surgery?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Dec 14, 2022 | Replies (12)Comment receiving replies
The surgery is a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy. I would have to have someone help with luggage because of lifting restrictions but that's why they invented the handy sister travel mate 🙂 And just for the record just having someone do that for me is very foreign to me. I've always been stubbornly independent and I suck at asking for help.
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Hi, I had my diagnosis on Sept 23, quickly followed in SW Florida by Hurricane Ian but as soon as I could I saw the surgeon. I had my scheduled surgery for October 13 which was the soonest I could. I made the choice to schedule knowing I would have to cancel a trip planned for end of October. My follow up treatment plan was radiation, no chemo, which started the Monday after Thanksgiving allowing me to enter the new year with all behind me. I probably could have traveled end of October since I was still healing and couldn't start radiation but I was ready to have it done and over. I agree with those who have suggested you get first available surgery date rather than worry about it.
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Well I believe that’s an easier surgery for sure. I hear you on asking for help… this will be one of those dreaded times! 🌸