This post is a Iittle similar to the one left by Lotuslil in terms of the diagnositc processes and timescale. I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Grade 2 on 25th Jan (Fri before last) and things have moved very fast since then. The doctor at the assessment centre said that the biopsies indicated that my cancer probably hadn’t spread. My case was then passed to my local hospital. I rang to inform them of my change of address on the Mon and they rang me on the Tues to make an appointment for me to see the consultant at the new hospital on the Wed at 8.30am. The speed of this was quite alarming. Then on meeting the consultant, it was decided that I should have a blood test, bone scan, CT scan and MRI scan. Immediately after this appointment, the nurse suggested I go and have my blood test straight away and book the CT scan also. I did both of these. Then the following day, I received a phone call with the appointments for all 3 scans within a week. I’ve now had the bone scan and CT scan and will have the MRI scan on Thurs. I find it quite frightening the urgency with which they seem to be treating my case. I just wondered if it was normal to have these tests and do they normally take place so fast?
I have the same diagnosis as you, I was Diagnosed in May 18, from Diagnosis to treatment took 4 weeks, I had all my scans booked within a week of diagnosis.
its normal, there is nothing to worry about.
Hope everything works out, I had Chemo, Surgery in December,I start Radiotherapy on the 19th.
your clinical team will take care of you, and do talk to your breast care nurse, when you have questions or just want to talk.
I was in the same situation as you in December , I was told I had BC Dec 19 th , I had pre op next day ( for lymph node biopsy ) had scans and biopsy Christmas Eve , then ct , full body bone scan and mri all before new year ! I was completely overwhelmed with letters from hospitals , phone calls , the fact I had BC and it was Christmas ? eveyone said that is the worse bit and they are right ! All the scans are normal , it’s all a rush as they have to start treatment with in a recommended period of time . It’s all very scary but once you start treatment you feel so much better ? And chat on here , I’ve found eveyone so lovely , helpful and full of tips on coping with different treatments , good luck x
Mine has been the same journey, I was diagnosed on the 23rd January though. It is definitely very fast paced and daunting. I thought my appointments was over with, but I got a call today to attend an appointment on Tuesday for my heart. I think they like to move swiftly to ensure they provide the correct treatment.
There seems to be a variance in what’s tests are done.
I’m stage 2, invasive with lymph spread, grade 2. Also found more tumours in surgery and high grade DCIS. No ongoing plan apart from more clearance surgery untill seen by oncology in five weeks time. No oncotyping done, told if oncology want to do it they can request it (this seems to be linked more to funding when I asked about it, which was no surprise as I’ve worked in NHS commissioning locally)
I’ve not been offered any CT, MRI or dexa scans. All I’ve had is punch biopsy and lymph node biopsy under ultrasound.
Should I be asking more questions or asking for more? I already feel I’m being a nuisance when I ring for advice.
Don’t be worried about the scans and loads of appointmrnts . Just shows your consultant is doing a great job and wants as full a picture as possible of what is going on in your body. It does feel overwhelming . The NHS when it needs to really moves. Just take everything one day at a time. I felt like the hospital pretty much owned me for 3 weeks. I’ve now had my op WLE ans SLN and it has been 3 weeks of nothing which has also been strange. I am due to get my results and see what happens next on Monday. ??