@isamac
It has been 7 years since I finished treatment for breast cancer. I had a tumor removed and a couple of positive lymph nodes. During the first couple of years, I saw an oncologist regularly, and he scheduled yearly MRIs. I have dense breasts. After 5 years, my ongoing monitoring was transferred back to my primary provider. Every time I have imaging, I have anxiety about whether they will find something. So far, all imaging has come back negative for cancer.

At my last appointment with my oncologist, I asked about recommended ongoing monitoring. His recommendation was a mammogram and MRI once a year. He documented the recommendation in his notes. My primary now schedules alternating mammograms and MRI every 6 months.

It was important to have an oncologist document the recommendation; that way, if my primary questions need for an MRI, I can refer back to the provider's notes.

Did you have surgery on your breast, and if so, do you want to share the type? The type of surgery and treatment could result in diffeent provider's recommendation.