Checkups
I was just wondering if anyone on the blog,when they go for their oncology checkups,or with their surgeons,are given blood tests,or any other sort of test,or is it just the standard look at the scar l...
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Hi Robyn,
I'm seeing my oncologist in February (3rd year after diagnosis) and in addition to the physical exam she has requested Full Blood Exam, cancer marker test, Calcium and Vitamin D levels. I am also having a bone density scan as I have osteopenia (right hip) and am currently on Tamoxifen but she is possibly considering moving me on to Arimidex or similar (not sure that I'm keen tho'). I'm also having annual thyroid checks (blood & ultrasound) through my GP as this was a potential issue that showed up in my first scans after the initial diagnosis - so far so good...
Hope this helps. Take care. Jane