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Annual Checkup Tests
I had an estrogen receptor breast tumor removed last year followed by radiation. I am on an aromatase inhibitor for a little over a year now. My six month checkup found a questionable lump which, after biopsy, was found to be scar tissue. My annual checkup was just completed and consisted of MRI and mammogram, which were clear, but I had no ultrasound, which I've always had prior to cancer diagnosis due to dense breasts. They said the U/S is more if they found something on MRI or mammo, but I thought I read all three tests (MRI/Mammo/US) can reveal different things so I question why an U/S wouldn't be done given my history. Secondly, I had an annual physical with my GP who did a complete blood panel, but I've never had my hormone levels checked, yet I'm on an AI and had an estrogen based tumor. Is this consistent with others' experience? TIA.
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🙏🏽🙏🏽 Mine is coming up and I think we all get anxious when it does🙏🏽🙏🏽
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2 ReactionsOh Jeaniebean! I’m so sorry! You must be so worried and nervous. Please keep us posted here, we’ll all be sending you our love and prayers.
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2 Reactions@jeaniebean
I sympathize with you, Jeanie. I have numerous benign calcifications which the radiologists watch like a hawk, and I often get called back for ultrasounds. On the one hand, it's anxiety-producing. On the other hand, I'm grateful that they are doing their best to detect something early.
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3 Reactions@jeaniebean When I had my ultrasound recently they came back in and asked if I was having any pain. They did the ultrasound on one breast again and determined it was scar tissue. I know how you feel I was nervous until I was given the all clear. Sending positive thoughts to you that it's just something similar.
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2 ReactionsSo, I went for the further imaging and sonogram on Thursday, and now I have to go back on February 1st for a biopsy. Still nervous!
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3 Reactions@sparklegram
Ugh....nothing like having to wait a couple of weeks. Here's hoping it's all good news ahead.
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1 ReactionThanks Trixie. I know Kaiser is very thorough in their testing, and I appreciate that.
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1 ReactionMy sister has had many biopsy due to similar findings and all have been calcification stay strong
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2 ReactionsI went through a similar situation at my first 6-month post-surgery checkup. It was a nightmare for about a month. I know it's so nerve-wracking waiting when you want an answer yesterday. What brought me peace was just remembering that no amount of worrying will change what is, and what it is is very likely scar tissue. Sending you good vibes and will keep you in my prayers. Stay positive and busy!
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2 ReactionsThank you, @wyngnit!