How long is it normal to wait before starting chemo?

I am sorry to hear that. You have to be your own advocate. It also helps to go to a University Hospital. They have more resources. I travel 2.5 hrs to Philadelphia and stayed with a friend the night before my surgery and the night before my chemo treatments. So far I feel well enough to drive home the next day. I start feeling lousy around the 3rd day after chemo. It is not right that you had to wait so long.

I have no insurance and im a stage 3 triple negative and im 53 my youngest child is 12 im so worried and mine has spread to my limpnodes its so scary but push and call!

Waiting times for starting treatment can vary significantly based on individual circumstances, staging needs, and healthcare system factors, though many people share concerns about delays feeling overwhelming during an already stressful time. The repeated testing and imaging you're experiencing, while frustrating, often happens when providers want their own baseline measurements and confirm findings with their equipment and protocols. Many others in this community have faced similar waiting periods and understand how anxious this time can feel - sharing your experience here can help connect you with others who've navigated similar delays.