No longer waiting . . . (edited)

[Ms. Toad]

20. I've had that conversation with two doctors now -

I'm inclined to wait ~4 weeks. They are used to people who want it cut out yesterday! I've had 3 relatives with 4 breast cancers. Two of them died from something else and the third is still living 18 years after the 1st tumor, and 5 after the second (unrelated) tumor. That gives me a little different perspective.

The one today acknowledged that it had likely been there between 2 & 8 years (likely closer to 8). Another month to research, wait for genetic screening, and a slightly more convenient time to be out of commission for a couple of weeks, is not going to make any difference in the long run.

We'll see. I have another appointment Monday and we'll start planning.

In the mean time, another bit of good news: ER+, PR+, and HER2- (the best combination possible).