Looking for information re: scans or ultrasounds after having double mastectomy

Not unless I've found something odd and wanted it investigated. Mxx

I had cancer in both breasts at the time and the first sentinel nodes on both sides. I was advised not to have an auxilliary clearance  of the lymph nodes as it could be detrimental to my quality of life....chance of lymphoedema. I thought that maybe a scan would at least allay any fears. I mentioned this to my Dr. and she said it wasn't necessary. 

Unless you can feel a lump, an ultrasound is probably not going to show anything untoward. They are not that reliable even when there is something to see.

Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

I have an ultrasound every 6 months. I also recently had a ct scan of the chest as I have a bony protrusion. Turns out my rib is thicker there and because there is no flesh left to cover there is only 3mm of skin covering the bone. It bruises easily with movement so I have to be careful not to over stretch things. 

Hi @"Chris Nixon". I had left mast in 2009 after 2nd BC (1st in 2005). Had 3rd BC in r breast 2018 and had right mast. I will get ultra sound in April On chest wall and armpit nodes. I was paranoid about recurrence after 2nd BC and now fear that there is nothing obvious to check - like a breast. Surgeon is happy help to allay some anxiety by getting an ultrasound. I realise as @Zoffiel said if there's no lump nothing will show but my surgeon feels if an ultrasound helps reduce some anxiety by feeling like I am doing something to check, she is happy to address the psychological aspects this way. She acknowledges that even without cancer, the psychological aspect of fear can become debilitating and impact on a person's functioning and quality of life. I'll take anything I can get to gain even a smidgen of peace of mind. 🙂 

@j9k It's seems to be luck of the draw getting offered 'peace of mind' scans. I've never been offered a single one.

No....I haven't been offered anything either..even though cancer was found in both breasts and both sentinel nodes on either side...but no axillary clearance.  As I mentioned it will be 5 years this May since diagnosis....I agree that we are all anxious of reoccurrence. I also feel that it would be beneficial if there was something in place...even a yearly scan just to check....just to give some reassurance...allay some anxiety.

@"Chris Nixon" I feel you. My sister died from it, my mum had it, we have the CHEK2 gene mutation... You'd think I'd qualify for just the conversation at least! I may decline it; I understand the limitations of our knowledge and technology and the chasing of rabbits down holes. Ah well, we'll see what the CHEK2 guy says in a few weeks.

All my best wishes....stay strong. You do qualify for that conversation!