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The surgeon and oncologist requires at least 4 weeks from last chemo treatment before they will do surgery. They want the body time to recover from chemo, get blood counts up etc. helps will healing and lowers chance of failure of reconstruction etc. I will be having reconstruction surgery at the same time. The to doctors work together only once per month so that extends the date out by 3 more weeks making it 7 weeks from last chemo. I really like both surgeons so I am willing to wait as… read more
I'm doing great, cancer free, back to work and getting on with my life. The surgeon will tweet my boobs if needed in February or March next year.
Yes, I waited 8 weeks to get my tubes and ovaries out and additional 4 months for BMX. Your body needs to heal between procedures.
Mine is set just two days shy of 4 weeks, I feel like its a long time n am concerned since its so aggressive. I expressed my concern to the Dr but they aren't alarmed. Just praying the chemo is still lingering in my system and the Dr knows what they r doing. But, the closer it gets.....the more I want to avoid surgery...I'm chicken n never had surgery. Gulp! You can read the paperwork for chemo you had, it tells you how long it stays in system...longer than 48 he's...more like weeks. We will get there, then its more recovery ahead, again. Best wishes BC friend!
Okay thank you....and you are doing fine?.....
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