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Stork
Stork Member Posts: 121 ✭
edited July 2018 in General discussion
Hi I just had my first year review scans were clear with the surgeon, in September I see the medical oncologist, in December I see the surgeon
I am curious is it standard practice to see both specialists twice a year and how many years will I see both.
Any feedback will be appreciated 
Stork
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  • Kiwi Angel
    Kiwi Angel Member Posts: 1,952 ✭
    edited July 2018
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    @Stork - I have just finished all my treatment and my oncologist wants me to either see her or my surgeon every 3 months at this stage so they don't double up so I will be the same as you.  It will drop down as the years of hopefully no more cancer continue.
  • kmakm
    kmakm Member Posts: 7,974 ✭
    edited July 2018
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    Same here Stork. I see my breast surgeon and oncologist alternating every three months, so twice a year for each. That will drop down to once a year for each after a year or two I believe. My breast surgeon says he will discharge me as a patient after ten years.

    That may change if my hormones try to get me ovulating again. I'm being monitored with a blood test every three months. If they do, it's Zolodex for me.
  • kezmusc
    kezmusc Member Posts: 1,544 ✭
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    Good news on the clear scans @Stork.  

    I have seen surgeon every 3 months for 18 months, Oncology every 3 months for the first 12 months.  Next onc appointment is 6 months and radiation oncology 6 months.  Sometimes it just depends how you are going with things as to how often they want to see you I guess.
  • arpie
    arpie Member Posts: 7,586 ✭
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    Great news on the clear scans, @Stork


    Yep - every 3 months with one or the other (onc, rad onc & surgeon) during the first year or two ... yearly mammograms & ultrasounds as well (unless like me, you get a scare - I've just had one at  6 months ..... and get the results tomorrow ...)

    My girlfriend has her MG & US every 6 months anyway & is currently having further tests with enlarged nodes & stuff :(   

    I think they like to check your 'mental state' as well ..... make you feel 'looked after'?

    Hope the good news continues!
  • kmakm
    kmakm Member Posts: 7,974 ✭
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    @arpie You must have great docs if they're checking in on your mental health. I don't think mine (and I really like my BS) give my emotional state much thought at all.
  • arpie
    arpie Member Posts: 7,586 ✭
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    Yep, @kmakm  ... my rad Onc, Onc and GP are all very caring and observant.  My surgeon was lovely too ... maybe not as observant!
  • kmakm
    kmakm Member Posts: 7,974 ✭
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    @arpie My GP is the exception. I believe she genuinely cares.
  • Stork
    Stork Member Posts: 121 ✭
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    Hi ladies thank you for support and feedback much appreciated 
    Stork
  • arpie
    arpie Member Posts: 7,586 ✭
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    Just back from my Onc appointment today (6-8 weeks after starting AIs) - I will be seeing her again in 2 months, as I've had a change of medication!   Sadly, my GP is moving to Melbourne - I will miss her dearly   :(  

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