Sentinel node biopsy appt brought forward!!!! Eeeeek!!

Hey everyone,

I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy on 11th Feb...

Breast cancer nurse originally said my follow up appt with the surgeon would be Thurs 3rd March but when I received the letter from the hospital the appt was for Thurs 10th March.

So today I have received a call from the surgeons secretary saying that they now have an earlier appt for Mon 7th March and now I am anxious again!!

I am thinking that they need to get me earlier as the news is bad - I asked the secretary is that just routine and she said yes we have just had an earlier appt come available so wanted to offer it to you!

So why am I stressing so much and so worried that I am going to need another operation!!

Damn this emotional rollercoaster!!

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Moderator Ben over 4 years ago

Hi chellept6,
It's definitely common to wonder about the timing of appointments - whether it's a long wait or one that has been scheduled quickly. Try not to overthink it (easier said than done I know) - they often offer appointments sooner due to cancellations. It is good in this case in that it will mean you don't have quite such a wait, and you'll hopefully get the answers you need more quickly.
Wishing you all the best,
Ben
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Moderator Ben over 4 years ago

Hi chellept6,
It's definitely common to wonder about the timing of appointments - whether it's a long wait or one that has been scheduled quickly. Try not to overthink it (easier said than done I know) - they often offer appointments sooner due to cancellations. It is good in this case in that it will mean you don't have quite such a wait, and you'll hopefully get the answers you need more quickly.
Wishing you all the best,
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