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Early stage breast cancer #4 (recurrence #3)
Hi everyone,
reaching out to find anyone in a similar boat which I call
the SS "Lucky/Unlucky".
I have been dealing with early stage BC for 18 years now
since an initial DCIS dx in 2001 (1mm in ...
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@Blossom1961
Thankyou for your reassurance. I really don't know what to expect as the advice and regime seems to change at each visit.
Originally I was advised every 6 months for 3 years then annually. After the first mammogram the appointments have become every 12 months with the advice to "see your gp if you are worried about anything".
I might add that my treatment was a lumpectomy only for a high grade tumour. Originally I was told that radiation would be needed. After surgery the breast surgeon said not needed. That left me floundering.
I have decided that my job is to stay well physically and emotionally and the medicos' job is to find the recurrence if it occurs.
Thankyou for your reassurance. I really don't know what to expect as the advice and regime seems to change at each visit.
Originally I was advised every 6 months for 3 years then annually. After the first mammogram the appointments have become every 12 months with the advice to "see your gp if you are worried about anything".
I might add that my treatment was a lumpectomy only for a high grade tumour. Originally I was told that radiation would be needed. After surgery the breast surgeon said not needed. That left me floundering.
I have decided that my job is to stay well physically and emotionally and the medicos' job is to find the recurrence if it occurs.