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Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?
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They are needed. I only had a left mastectomy and I actually had 3d ultrasounds for
Years after then I got a lump
In my left armpit. I went to a different tech and they said it was nothing. That was in January. In July i went and had it done again at a different facility I have metastatic breast cancers with Mets to my liver, bones and lymph nodes. Always keep up on your follow up appointments. If you think something is wrong you are usually right. It’s your body advocate for it. It may be inconvenient to have to go and get checked all
The time but the alternative is a lot worse.
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@mglinkhart I am so sorry to hear your news. What you are sharing is so valuable …. Being our own advocate and listening to yourself. There are times I tire of always checking a new pain or issue out, but each of us is dealing with a cellular beast, and we have to keep fighting it off. Sometimes my primary doctor seems to give off, “what are you worried about now?” ……. But I have to follow through with unexplained issues, or simply those that do not resolve. I think it’s important we encourage each other to stay in this fight, and keep watch. This is not to be excessive (because it can be easy to cross that line), but it is to stay diligent. Praying for you this day. Stay strong.