Looking for information re: scans or ultrasounds after having double mastectomy
i had a double mastectomy 4 years ago and was wondering if anybody has been offered a scan or ultrasound of the chest wall post treatment.
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Hi @"Chris Nixon". I had left mast in 2009 after 2nd BC (1st in 2005). Had 3rd BC in r breast 2018 and had right mast. I will get ultra sound in April On chest wall and armpit nodes. I was paranoid about recurrence after 2nd BC and now fear that there is nothing obvious to check - like a breast. Surgeon is happy help to allay some anxiety by getting an ultrasound. I realise as @Zoffiel said if there's no lump nothing will show but my surgeon feels if an ultrasound helps reduce some anxiety by feeling like I am doing something to check, she is happy to address the psychological aspects this way. She acknowledges that even without cancer, the psychological aspect of fear can become debilitating and impact on a person's functioning and quality of life. I'll take anything I can get to gain even a smidgen of peace of mind. š