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What is considered expected follow-up?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Apr 25 7:08pm | Replies (23)Comment receiving replies
Are rotating MRI and Mammograms standard of care post-cancer in your state or is that something you and your oncologist agreed to? The reason I ask is because somewhere along the line, I had heard or read this regimen s/p ILC for remaining native breast tissue and now can't find anything to support that.
Edited to add that I just now re-read the American Cancer Society recs and they specifically say there isn't enough evidence for or against use of MRI for screening for people with history of ILC, only for those with high-risk factors. Having had BC apparently doesn't make you high risk.
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My cancer was not detected on mammogram, I found the lump 6 months after mammogram and cancer had already spread to lymph nodes. . I am now 5 years from diagnosis. I discussed with oncologist about my concerns. He agreed that rotating MRIs and Mammograms every 6 months was best approach. No ultra sounds unless something is found. He documented in my medical records. I am dismissed from oncology and now my primary care provider orders the images.
My oncologist and primary are both at Mayo Rochester.
Laurie