Waiting for a Mastectomy Date

Hello, it's my first post, just need a hand held really. Was diagnosed with breast cancer in April, having a mastectomy and DIEP reconstruction but still not got a date yet. I am feeling anxious about it being so long between diagnosis and operation. I really don't want to be phoning and hassling. I have had a pre-op but need a CT scan.

Is anyone else in between and waiting anxiously? Xx

 

  • Hi Elmtree13

    I was also diagnosed mid April and my mastectomy is this Wednesday. I totally understand your anxiety around waiting for the date, I was exactly the same. Have you tried ringing your Consultants Secretary and your breast care nurse to chase it up? I only had my pre-op once I had my operation date confirmed, if youve had your pre-op already I would think your operation must be planned soon.

     

    Good luck and I hope you get your date soon x

  • Thank you Stlucia, yes I thought I would hear soon, had the pre op appointment on 3 June so every day I wait for the post but nothing so far. The nurse I saw did say it was particularly busy at the moment but when I last saw my consultant he said it should be the end of June. 

    In the meantime I grow more anxious that the cancer is growing. 

    Good luck with your op, not long for you now xx