What to expect when I see the surgeon?

Hi everyone, I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer following a mammogram and 2 biopsies.  I have been told I have an appointment with the surgeon at the hospital next week.  Does anyone know what I should expect at this appointment please?  Thanks so much x

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  • Hi Willow76,

    Have you had the results of the biopsies yet? If not, you will probably get them then. Your surgeon is likely to tell you a little about your type of cancer and will then discuss the way forward for treatment and surgery. There is no set pattern for this. Some types of cancer are more aggressive than others and it will also depend upon the stage of the cancer. Naturally, the more aggressive it is the more intensive the treatment may need to be.

    We usually feel better in ourselves, once we have a definite plan for the way forward, leaving that awful spell of "the unknown" behind us. I do hope that all goes well for you.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Thank you so much Jolamine, I have been told the biopsies show cancer but nothing more as yet.  I do think I will feel better once this waiting is over as my mind is absolutely racing with 'what ifs'.

    Thank you as always for taking the time to reply and for your kind words xx

  • Hi Willow,

    I am so sorry to hear that your biopsies have shown cancer. Where does this leave you at the moment - do you have to have any further tests? I am not surprised that your mind is racing. It is always difficult to come to terms with a cancer diagnosis, but it does become easier once you know what lies ahead of you.

    Thinking of you and I'm always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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  • Hi Willow,

    I am so sorry to hear that your biopsies have shown cancer. Where does this leave you at the moment - do you have to have any further tests? I am not surprised that your mind is racing. It is always difficult to come to terms with a cancer diagnosis, but it does become easier once you know what lies ahead of you.

    Thinking of you and I'm always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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