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Who to see after DMX w/o reconstruction surgery/follow ups?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Oct 31 4:15pm | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
My cancer team was all local. My oncology breast surgeon has followed my case for 11 years. Also a breast oncologist, same team. In addition to manual exams I also had ultrasounds. You might look for a breast care center or women’s center near you to follow your case. If you don’t have those, contact an oncology breast surgeon. If not that, then a breast oncologist. You want someone who specializes in breast cancer to follow your case.
Do self-exams as well. I had a DMX w/o reconstruction so I can feel a lot of ribs and lumps and bumps, but when my BC recurred after 7 years I found the 1.2 cm hard immobile painless lump myself and had no doubt it was a tumor not a rib or other.
Make time for all your checkups and go enjoy life. Surgery is behind you so that’s great. Do physical therapy if needed. It helps with range of motion issues. Just see this as the new normal. Blessings, Zebra
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@californiazebra this is such wonderful advice and perspective! Just an anted to say your words resonate with me. Blessings
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Thank you! I just started looking in my area for an oncologist who is also a breast "specialist". I loved the care I received from Mayo, but I just cant take off work every 6 months just to have an exam done. I also went AFC route. I pretty much have all range of motion back. Just some tightness still in some areas. I had no radiation or chemo. Mine was DCIS Grade 3 HR+.