Thanks to all of you for your thoughtful responses.
The Day I posted my question was after I had called the nurse navigator to ask for a ballpark date for surgery - trying to schedule around it, etc. - and was alarmed when I found out the wait time. However after thinking about it, and as Laurie said above, taking time to prepare would be nice. On the other hand, I don't want to wait until I have no options regarding oncology.
I think you have all given me good advice and I will know better how to proceed after I talk with the surgeon next Thursday. She is with the hospital where I prefer to be treated - but there are more timely options available at other hospitals as well.
Blessings to all of you!