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    Posted: Dec 19 2008 at 12:41am

2cm, nodes 2/13, grade 3, stage 2a

It's 2 1/2 weeks since Andrea's mastectomy, and we were hoping for chemo to start in around 10 days (the 4 week post op mark).

The Oncologist told us today, that owing to Xmas, her treatment is not likely to start until 9th January (the 6 week post op mark).

Could I please ask your opinions on the implications of this 2 week delay.

Thanks so much.

James


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Hi James,

I'm newer to the site, only about a month and a half and I have not seen your name, though I think I have seen Andrea post. So welcome!!Smile

I too have had several delays and am still waiting to start Chemo. I had a bilateral mastectomy Oct. 27th. My doctors are not concerned about the delays as they say it is pretty typical. My oncologist did his PhD on breast cancer and his first assignment was research on chemo treatments. He has been working with the now standard medications since they began to be standard and he told me that the delays I've had will not effect my outcome at this point. I will be 8 weeks post. op by the time I start.
I definately understand feeling anxious to get started, but you shouldn't worry that it will effect her negatively. I think it could be a good thing because it will give her more time to heal. Several of my friends started chemo before they were fully healed from surgery and they had some complications because of it. They are fine now, but it did make recovery more difficult.
I'm glad you felt comfortable asking for input!! I know this is very challanging for you as well. Please give Andrea our love and let her know she is being thought of and prayed for consistently and you too!! Please come back on ANYTIME! Smile  And I hope you are able to enjoy the holiday season in a special way!
Love, Tracey
Age: 40; DX IDC TNBC 10/02/2008
Stage 3 grade 3
Bilateral mastectomy 10/27/2008
5.3cm 0/5 nodes BRCA 1+
chemo ACT by-weekly 12/08 - 4/7/09 (plus Avastin)
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Hi James,  Typically oncs like to do chemo within twelve weeks of surgery.  I was scheduled out at 8 weeks but delayed mine to 11 weeks to get healthier before starting.  Don't underestimate chemo.  Help your wife get fit as a fiddle before you have her take it on.
 
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Ronda, thank you for that info, I was wracking my brain, thinking there was a perferable time frame but ah well, brain lapse, wonder why?
 
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Thanks everyone for your immensely valued thoughts and expertise.
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The delay would be due to risk of infection - the chemo greatly lowers your immune system and she is recovering from surgery.
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