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3b and new lump pending surgery?
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3b and new lump pending surgery?

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    • August 31, 2017 at 12:51 pm
    Dhva
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      New lump (4x3x4 cm) found on 8/5. (Dark freckle noted in surgical site of primary 7/15).Positive PET scan 8/15. Appointment with surgical oncologist 8/24.  No communication from oncologist and results from tests found on the patient portal. Waiting to find out a surgical date. How long does it typically take to set up surgery in a case of probable recurrence?

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        • August 31, 2017 at 11:16 pm
        J.bun
        Participant

          Getting on the schedule really depends – when I had my surgical consult prior to surgery earlier this month, it was only 1.5 week turnaround… but we were originally told it could be closer to 2-3 weeks. 

          As it has already been several days since your last visit, recommend you follow-up to see where things stand. Sometimes the squeaky wheel really does get the grease!  Good luck. 

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