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Surgeon recommendations: How did you choose a surgeon?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Oct 17, 2023 | Replies (58)

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@auntieoakley

@nikkifrn you said you are waiting for a biopsy result. You will probably need those results to get an appointment with a surgeon. Usually you would get a referral from your doctor along with the results of your biopsy if it is positive. Although masses can have certain characteristics that are suspicious of cancer, no one can be certain without looking at those cells under a microscope.
Try to take a breath, I know the waiting seems eternal, but try not to make yourself crazy with “what ifs”. I honestly know what you are going through, I remember the waiting.
Do you live near a cancer center or a teaching hospital?
How long ago did you get your biopsy?

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Thank you!
I live an hour away from a teaching hospital and about 4 hours from Mayo. I want to try to go to the “best” place I can within 4-5 hours. I’m not sure how long it takes for it all to happen. This radiologist placed a clip with the biopsy so I feel he must be certain though I agree that without the biopsy result it’s hard to make any appointments.