Hi, I don’t know if this is the best place to post, but I’m looking for some guidence on treatment. If you think best I’ll post in another section?
My sister was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2011 and has since undergone a single mastectomy, chemo and radio. She received the all clear in January which was amazing news that she, my mum and I are over the moon about (underestimate). Since then, she has taken the decision to undergo prophylactic mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. <!-- ?xml:namespace prefix = &quot;o&quot; ns = &quot;urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office&quot; / –>
We met with the surgeon in May who advised a 5 month waiting list and met with him again a week ago… Things seem to have ground to a halt and I’m enquiring about what is typical with this process? They lost one of many referral letters and a recommendation following assessments. We had been told in May that her surgery would take place before the end of the year. Now we’re told they’re not sure when, the waiting list is 5 months… <!-- ?xml:namespace prefix = &amp;quot;o&amp;quot; ns = &amp;quot;urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office&amp;quot; / –>
My sister has just turned 30 and wants to get on with her life. The decision to have her remaining healthy breast removed is one that has come easy to her. She wants to go ahead with this surgery to reduce further risk and regain some of her confidence lost fighting over the last 18 months, but we’re concerned that the NHS seems to be now failing her - even though we are overwhelmingly grateful that they have got her to where she is now = cancer free!
Any advice you can offer or experiences you can share are really appreciated? We feel like we’re the only ones facing the stress and anxiety of dealing with Drs /NHS process. While we want to remain patient and understanding, we don’t know where to turn next?
Thanks