Hello there...new here... I'm still awaiting a diagnosis but was warned to be prepared for Cancer...as this all began only 1 week ago for me. Long story short went to the ER in terrible pain (thought it was my appendix )..ended up being a sever kidney infection and found a 10 to 13 cm mass on my ovary and it is rigid in position and attached to other parts in my abdomen. Soooo awaiting my ca125 results and surgery...but was warned who knows how long this will take considering the situation of covid19. I know I should be my own advocate but how?...I knew something was odd last few months.. bad periods..litterly said I feel like I was carrying a basketball in my stomach..and extremely tired alllll the time. Any suggestions as to the rights questions I need to ask or how long is acceptable to just sit in limbo?
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Yes, hopefully you can get some answers on that scheduling, depending on your medical condition, province and the current situation.
So the focus for now is write down all your questions, big or small.
Review all of these previous posts / topics (the ones about preparing for surgery and treatments) there are many tips and coping techniques everyone has shared.
Keep in contact with the medical team and support centers.
Depending on your province/cancer centre - they should have a patient navigator (or called something else) they help you thru the system.
Reach out to all supports available. Many such as oncology psychosocial support are still meeting with patients by telephone or video chat.
Wishing you the very best for some answers soon.