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Chixon
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7 years ago

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. 
  • I had cancer in both breasts at the time and the first sentinel nodes on both sides. I was advised not to have an auxilliary clearance  of the lymph nodes as it could be detrimental to my quality of life....chance of lymphoedema. I thought that maybe a scan would at least allay any fears. I mentioned this to my Dr. and she said it wasn't necessary. 
  • Not unless I've found something odd and wanted it investigated. Mxx