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Hi this is my first post on here, I had my lumpectomy a few weeks ago, had my results from lymph node biopsy, they found some cancer cells in 1 of my lymph nodes, even though in my letter explaining this after my appointment it says 1/2 so is it 1 or 2 ? Anyway I'm now heading towards chemotherapy, followed by radio therapy. I feel okay had a 1 rubbish day so far, I've changed to mainly plant based diet, no alcohol or sugar. 
I was healthy so just made a few changes, no puddings no alcohol, no sweets, I just want to kick Cancers *** as hard as I can, I'm feeling positive and hopeful

I have oncologist appointment on Monday coming, does anyone have any idea how long it generally takes for chemo treatment to start after the first oncologist appointment ? It does feel like I've been waiting months even though it's only been two weeks since the appointment was booked in. 
 

thanks for reading ..any advice would be appreciated :) 

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    Hi Lizpositive1 I also had a lumpectomy and they found cancer in one lymph node. The 1/2 lymph node reference in your letter means that they removed two lymph nodes and cancer was found in one. I had three removed so my letter said 1/3. The waiting inbetween surgery, tests, oncology appointment etc is the worse part! I start chemo next week, 3 weeks after the oncologist meeting, but I guess wait times will vary from hospital to hospital. I was initially told that the chemo would start around 10 days after the oncologist meeting but I had to have a CT, bone scan and heart ECHO before starting the chemo so those appointments took a bit of time to arrive. Hope everything goes well for you, and well done for the healthy diet - I am trying to eat well too but sometimes chocolate calls :grin:

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    Hi Lizpositive1 I also had a lumpectomy and they found cancer in one lymph node. The 1/2 lymph node reference in your letter means that they removed two lymph nodes and cancer was found in one. I had three removed so my letter said 1/3. The waiting inbetween surgery, tests, oncology appointment etc is the worse part! I start chemo next week, 3 weeks after the oncologist meeting, but I guess wait times will vary from hospital to hospital. I was initially told that the chemo would start around 10 days after the oncologist meeting but I had to have a CT, bone scan and heart ECHO before starting the chemo so those appointments took a bit of time to arrive. Hope everything goes well for you, and well done for the healthy diet - I am trying to eat well too but sometimes chocolate calls :grin:

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    Hi Coffecup7, 

     Thanks for your reply, and clearing up the mystery of the 1/2 meaning , I do feel like this week has super dragged everyday at work feels like 2 full days, just want to get on with it. 
    Even though it's unknown territory, I did see my poor dad go though chemo, he was in late stages unfortunately so it was really difficult and he had absolutely no strength at all. But I know we'll get through it and all will be okay. Will keep you posted  

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