 "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,264 Likes: 5 | There actually is a way around waiting some of the time. Knowing the system helps - so does calling daily to see if there are cancellations (this does two things - one impress upon them you are anxious to get moving - and two keep you in the forefront of their thoughts. Up to 6 weeks is a normal wait time from dx to surgery - from surgery to treatment - 5-6 weeks depending on healing. There's usually a lot to be done in that time - cts, dental appointments, meeting with the team - bloodwork - hearing tests etc... But waiting totally sucks.
Hugs.
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