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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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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?
- 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
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
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
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
