Delay in treatment

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why does it all take so long!!! I have been given a date for surgery today for Thursday 9th February. Should I be jumping up and down and demanding that it is done sooner? What will this delay mean? What am I to do for 16 days!

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Hi Future,
It doesn’t feel like it, but it is within the usual timescales. Mine was similar.
We’ve all been there with the waiting & time does take on a different meaning when going through this.
You will get there.
ann x

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futuretwo

 

I know it is really hard to get your head around the fact that they have now diagnosed you and told you your treatment plan with what feels like an eternity away before anything happens.

 

I was diagnosed on 22/9/16, my op was booked for 13/10/16, 3 weeks away, I just wanted it to be the next week, but they have planning to do in the background and you will have a pre op assessment as well.

 

What is your treatment plan?

 

Just keep talking to us and we will get you through.

 

Helena xx

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Hi futuretwo, I know it’s frustrating and you want to feel as though something is happening and also you will feel anxious about having to wait but honestly, if you have had tests or are waiting for more tests, it is because the professionals want a full picture to tailor make your treatment plan … I was diagnosed on October 28th last year and didn’t have my mx until 22nd December … lady bowker (Helena) will remember some of the states I got myself into …
There is a lot going on behind the scenes that we don’t know about - meetings etc … but it’s all to get the best outcome for you …
hope time flies
Sarah xx

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* was meant to read ladybowler … sorry Helena ? Xx

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Hi futuretwo, the waiting does seem unbearable. I had mx within a week of diagnosis which was fantastic but I have waited almost 9 weeks to start chemo. There have been times that I felt I really couldn’t cope with all the waiting and got myself into a real anxious state. Sometimes though it does give you time to come to terms with things. As Sarah has said, it is important to make sure you have a treatment plan that is best for you so that waiting, no matter how bad, is worth it. Hang in in there and keep coming here to chat.

Jo xx