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Jwrenn
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5 years ago

One year post surgery

I had a lumpectomy and one node removed February 2020, node all clear and good margins taken from lumpectomy, then radiation for three weeks. I have an appointment with my oncologist in 2 weeks and saw a surgeon ( not mine, I’m public so whoever was on I suppose) in December. I had to ask him if I was going to need to have a mammogram before seeing the oncologist. Is it normal to have a mammogram one year after surgery? 
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  • arpie's avatar
    arpie
    Member
    5 years ago
    Hi @Jwrenn ... my team organised my yearly visits after the end of my active treatment (surgery and rads and tabs) so that I see someone every 4 months .... and yes, it has always involved a mammogram and ultrasound at the anniversary of the diagnosis or surgery date.
    So I see my surgeon in Feb, Onc in May and Rad Onc in Oct/Nov after my MG/US.

    Did you end up having one done?  If not, Maybe contact your Onc and ask for the referral so hopefully you can arrange one before you see them in 2 weeks?

    all the best xx

  • Greengirl's avatar
    Greengirl
    Member
    5 years ago
    Hi @Jwrenn had my lumpectomy in Jan 2020 and will go back yearly to see breast surgeon.Had mammogram early Feb this year and saw the breast surgeon that afternoon for results .She gives me the referral for mammogram and ultrasound at that visit for the following year . I also see oncologist yearly in July to see how I’m going on medication but the breast surgeon rather than the oncologist orders and gives result of mammogram.Hope this helps. 
  • Afraser's avatar
    Afraser
    Member
    5 years ago
    I’ve had one every year since diagnosis (mastectomy, one lymph node affected). The length of time to keep having mammograms may differ given different circumstances but one after 12 months is pretty normal. I’m perfectly happy to go on having one - my breast surgeon has his own 3D scanner. Just one more bit of reassurance!