Why do they wait so long?

minnie…I agree with Rick. Someone else may very well move the surgery date up. Of course, you would want to make sure for the physician to be very familiar with this disease. I have been informed that often times this disease is slow growing and a delay of a few month may not present itself to be problematic. Is it possible for you to call the physician and clarify things?
Best wishes,
Marion

Minnie,

I understand your frustration. Perhaps a little bit of persistance with the surgeon’s nurse or assistant may help you get it moved up a bit. I’ve found that surgeons are usually booked up in advance and sometimes it takes some manuevering and coaxing to let the right people know that this is an URGENT case and not someone having a much less urgent surgery performed. At a major center, you should be able to get this done within a few days – so if you really want to get it done soon maybe you can try that. I know that Mayo was prepared to have a surgery for me if I was a candidate within a day or 2.

Good luck to you. I hope the tumor is resectable and that the surgery goes well. This must be an anxious time for you.

Rick