To MRI or not for first post-diagnosis scan
hi, i'm 46 and was diagnosed with in-situ and invasive lobular cancer in my right breast in november (multi-centric and multi-focal, grade 3, ki67 23%, er/pr+ / her2-). i've had neo-adjuvant chemo, a ...
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@Lvlw it is a daunting situation there is no doubt about it! I've been on this path now for 7yrs and 2 diagnosis. My original was DCIS detected by Mammogram and ultrasound which I had been having for about 3yrs prior. I did not have a lump at all and it was small, I had a lumpectomy. I had to have radiation and was pre menopausal at the time and put on Tamoxifen, but at my yearly checkup at the 4yr mark I had a recurrence in the same spot, in the scar tissue. I underwent more surgery, chemo and put on Arimidex. Chemo threw me into menopause and dependent on your age if it has stopped it Id say you are now menopausal as thats what Chemo does and its not pleasant as its not natural.
I've never had MRI's I did however after my 2nd diagnosis have to have full body scans the works and all was clear. I had lymph nodes removed which also were clear. 1yr post treatment I still only have a mammo and ultrasound, and theres never been mention of an MRI ever, I dont know that it would be common. I had a single mastectomy/diep flap recon in Feb 2017 1yr after treatment as prevention and the revision surgery 5 months later. I'm still on 6 monthly visits between my Surgeon and Oncologist but hoping after 3yrs clear now I will be put onto yearly visits.
I had a bone density scan after chemo too as I developed osteoporosis thanks to treatment, Ive been on 6 monthly prolia injections since and had a marked improvement :)
None of it is easy, maybe someone else has other experiences with MRI's but I've never had 1 in 7yrs with my constant monitoring. xx Melinda
I've never had MRI's I did however after my 2nd diagnosis have to have full body scans the works and all was clear. I had lymph nodes removed which also were clear. 1yr post treatment I still only have a mammo and ultrasound, and theres never been mention of an MRI ever, I dont know that it would be common. I had a single mastectomy/diep flap recon in Feb 2017 1yr after treatment as prevention and the revision surgery 5 months later. I'm still on 6 monthly visits between my Surgeon and Oncologist but hoping after 3yrs clear now I will be put onto yearly visits.
I had a bone density scan after chemo too as I developed osteoporosis thanks to treatment, Ive been on 6 monthly prolia injections since and had a marked improvement :)
None of it is easy, maybe someone else has other experiences with MRI's but I've never had 1 in 7yrs with my constant monitoring. xx Melinda