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Chixon
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11 years ago

Scans after Treatment

Just wondering if others have been offered Scans after finishing treatment. I thought I would have them on a yearly basis to check on things...but after speaking to my medical and radiation oncologists..they said NO!....mentioning that I need to stay vigilant and report any ongoing symptoms. Not even a blood test! This doesn't seem very proactive treatment to me. Would appreciate your input. Chris.

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  • margiemoo's avatar
    margiemoo
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hi

     

    I will be having yearly mammo and ultrasound - and my first check will be this january so crossing fingers. then I see the surgeon in february. are you having these tests? not sure if I will have blood tests, just had another one a couple of months ago to see how my bloods were after chemo and radio. and they came back normal woo hoo. passed another test!

    good luck

    Marg x

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    Janet_Plummer
    Member
    11 years ago

    Just wondering what exactly is meant by a "full blood count"? Is it something specifically related to BC or is it the usual things doctors measure when you have a check up like cholestorol and liver function enzymes?

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    Robyn_W
    Member
    11 years ago
    I have 6 monthly visits with my surgeon and oncologist.It seems to be pretty standard practise that you don't have scans etc.I actually got my GP to do a full blood count a couple of weeks ago for me.I think a lot can show up in a blood test,so that ,combined with my mammo and ultrasound,and my doctors visits,and my being vigilant and keeping a close eye on myself for any changes..... I feel is enough for me.Take care.Cheers xoxRobyn
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    VivW
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hi Chris, there have been a few blogs about this subject and I totally agree with you that a scan would put our minds at rest. 

    My Oncologist recommends I have a yearly  mammogram/ultrasound and chest X-Ray. 

    I am now on 6 monthly Onco visits, and he does blood tests to check Ca 24, Vitamin D, Liver function and Kidney function and a full blood count.

    You can always go to your GP and request these blood tests, I am currently awaiting iodine test because a Natropath recommended it. As well as a couple of other tests that another lady on her recommended.

    Viv

     

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    VivW
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hi Chris, there have been a few blogs about this subject and I totally agree with you that a scan would put our minds at rest. 

    My Oncologist recommends I have a yearly  mammogram/ultrasound and chest X-Ray. 

    I am now on 6 monthly Onco visits, and he does blood tests to check Ca 24, Vitamin D, Liver function and Kidney function and a full blood count.

    You can always go to your GP and request these blood tests, I am currently awaiting iodine test because a Natropath recommended it. As well as a couple of other tests that another lady on her recommended.

    Viv

     

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    VivW
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hi Chris, there have been a few blogs about this subject and I totally agree with you that a scan would put our minds at rest. 

    My Oncologist recommends I have a yearly  mammogram/ultrasound and chest X-Ray. 

    I am now on 6 monthly Onco visits, and he does blood tests to check Ca 24, Vitamin D, Liver function and Kidney function and a full blood count.

    You can always go to your GP and request these blood tests, I am currently awaiting iodine test because a Natropath recommended it. As well as a couple of other tests that another lady on her recommended.

    Viv