What is the protocol for annual mammogram and early pregnancy?

You will get a post soon. Either from a moderator or someone who know. I think every question i have had through my BMT and after care of breast cancer has come through Mayo clinic here.

@chitown, congratulations on your pregnancy!

Screening mammograms during pregnancy or while breastfeeding is safe and effective. However, they are not typically performed during pregnancy unless there are signs and symptoms of breast cancer.

Here's some information that you may find helpful:
- Mammogram During Pregnancy: Your Safety, Options and More https://weillcornell.org/news/mammogram-during-pregnancy-your-safety-options-and-more
"Though a mammogram during pregnancy is considered safe, you have options. Other types of breast screenings include:

- Breast MRI. Large magnets are used to produce images of the breast. For clarity, your provider may inject you with a special contrast material. This can cross the placenta and, in lab animals, has been linked with fetal abnormalities, according to the American Cancer Society. Because of this, breast MRI is generally not recommended during pregnancy.
- Breast ultrasound. Sound waves help produce images of breast tissue without exposing you or your growing baby to radiation. If you notice a change in your breast, an ultrasound can help uncover the cause."

- Finding Breast Cancer During Pregnancy https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer/screening-tests-and-early-detection/finding-breast-cancer-during-pregnancy.html

What did your doctor recommend during pregnancy to continue monitoring your breast health?

Thank you so much for the helpful information!

My dr said to get the mammogram. I had a breast mri 6m ago. I had adh in both breasts about a year and a half ago where I had a bilateral lumpectomy. As a result, I'm supposed to be monitored every 6m. Hence, the recommendation to get the mammogram.