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I am very frustrated because my mom got diagnosed 6 weeks ago and treatment has not started. They just did the mask last week and say it takes time to make the plan. Is this normal or is it too slow. We are probably looking at two more weeks before treatment starts. All along teh cancer could be spreading. She has tongue cancer, stage 4.
 
Posts: 5 | Location: california | Registered: 19 March 2007Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Hello Sandy

The NHS Cancer target from date of referral to start of treatment is 62 days (9 weeks). Ideally, it should be asap but the logistics take time. Even for one who has the money (lots) or position (very high) for individual personal care, it would take about a week.

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Vinod Coffee Cool


Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice.

"If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally."
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Thanks it helps me feel better that the doctors are not dragging their feet.
 
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