Good question. I know I will not continue Femara (my oncologist thinks 5 years is enough) which will be a Good Thing! My breast is practically transparent (gets less dense as you get older) so apparently no need for ultrasounds, just yearly mammograms (I prefer ultrasounds, but see their point). Oncologist next steps will depend on what transpires re bloods and bone density. If all is well, I assume I am let off the leash with my surgeon and may be post May when I finish Femara, with my oncologist.
Unless anything goes pear-shaped. What happens to others will of course vary depending on the original diagnosis, surgery thereafter (I have had no reconstruction), genetic factors, etc.
I greatly admired the staff at day oncology when I was having regular treatment, and have dropped in a few times to say hello. People dropping in looking well and with hair cheered me up, so...... But time passes, staff change and I didn't feel any emotional disconnection as I moved on. I doubt if I will this time either - I am very fond of The Boys (as I call my surgeon and oncologist) and wish them everything good, they have been terrific, but I will also be happy never to go near a cancer specialist again, if I can manage it. Not keen on Christmas, but if all goes well, I may make an exception this year. Trip to France for next year.
That's the plan. A few steps to take yet. Fingers crossed.
OK, my breast tests are all clear, my cardiologist is happy and today my oncologist is happy too. Bloods are fine, so I think I can legitimately tick off 5 years. Hooray. Apparently a new test is indicating that 10 years of femara may be better than five - not so hooray. However my oncologist is very good at keeping up with new developments but also good at weighing the evidence, and will have a think. My 5 years is up next May, so we will check my bone density in April and make a decision then.
Something to think about, but not yet!
