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Cancer Support

debm55

(40,857 posts) Tue Jul 11, 2023, 12:20 PM Jul 2023

I have been directed to this group. On June 14 my sister was told she had cancer of the uterus, [View all]

colon and pancreas. She is to get an endoscopy done on Friday. Surgery is scheduled for Aug 2 or 3. Why is this taking so long? I am a nervous wreck and I can't imagine what my sister is going through. This is UPMC in Pittsburgh. Why are they taking so long. Please help me understand.

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I have been directed to this group. On June 14 my sister was told she had cancer of the uterus, [View all] debm55 Jul 2023 OP

The question to ask is will a one month delay impact the outcome? Wishing your sister and you all JohnSJ Jul 2023 #1

Thank you John. I didn't wait this long and my surgery was on my skull. It is puzzling. debm55 Jul 2023 #3

'world-renowned health care provider and insurer. elleng Jul 2023 #2

Yes, It is wide known in the region for the treatments. I would be a nervous wreck if I had to wait debm55 Jul 2023 #4

My condition wasn't/isn't 'critical,' that is, elleng Jul 2023 #5

In 2009, I was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer on my tonsils. sinkingfeeling Jul 2023 #6

I understand your concern. TNNurse Jul 2023 #7

I'm sorry you and your sister are facing this. Sparkly Jul 2023 #8