Hello Baillie

I'm sorry to hear that you were recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Naturally, you might have lots of questions at the moment. 

It's good to know that you have an MRI booked for later this week, and hopefully, it will give the specialists all the additional information they need to be able to talk with you about treatment options when you see them next. 

In terms of how quickly it may be suggested you start treatment, it's difficult for us to say. What I will say, though, is I know we have had ladies post here before who have been able to delay their treatment start by a few weeks for an important occasion, such as a holiday or wedding. If you were given details for a specialist cancer nurse, then I'd suggest giving them a call. They may be able to give you a straightforward answer now, but if not, then they can document your information for the Consultant so that you can discuss this at your next appointment. 

In the meantime, I wonder if you might find it helpful to have a chat with one of our team of nurses. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice, information and support they can. If you'd like to talk with them, they're available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

Keep in touch, Baillie and let us know how you get on. We're here for you. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator 

Hello Baillie

I'm sorry to hear that you were recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Naturally, you might have lots of questions at the moment. 

It's good to know that you have an MRI booked for later this week, and hopefully, it will give the specialists all the additional information they need to be able to talk with you about treatment options when you see them next. 

In terms of how quickly it may be suggested you start treatment, it's difficult for us to say. What I will say, though, is I know we have had ladies post here before who have been able to delay their treatment start by a few weeks for an important occasion, such as a holiday or wedding. If you were given details for a specialist cancer nurse, then I'd suggest giving them a call. They may be able to give you a straightforward answer now, but if not, then they can document your information for the Consultant so that you can discuss this at your next appointment. 

In the meantime, I wonder if you might find it helpful to have a chat with one of our team of nurses. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice, information and support they can. If you'd like to talk with them, they're available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

Keep in touch, Baillie and let us know how you get on. We're here for you. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator