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My lump was at 7:00, so inner, lower quadrant. I never knew if that was significant since most cancers occur in the upper, outer quadrant of the breast from what I've read. It was a small mass, about 8 mm with clean margins and a negative sentinel lymph node. I had an OncotypeDX low risk of recurrence so didn't have radiation or chemo. I tried an anti-hormone drug but had an immediate strong negative reaction to it so forewent anti-home therapy. I meet with an oncologist and a "post-surgery" surgeon every 6 months and have a mammogram and ultrasound just prior to those appointments. I also have blood work done including tumor markers. Tumor markers are imperfect data points but can be early warning signs if they are consistently rising and no other explanation is found for that rise. I think that the schedule I'm on is only for the first two years after surgery and subsequent protocol might be less frequent but I don't know that for sure yet.

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Please keep us up to date on the protocol you are receiving, after 2 years. I am being seen once a year, two years after masectomy surgery. I have a slightly worse set of cancer characteristics than you have. But I only get a diagnostic mammogram once a year. NO ultrasound, NO blood work ever! I have asked if there could be more tests to catch recurring breast cancer in early stages where I had a good chance of surviving. They said, No, and suggested I stop being so anxious about my health. So what you are having done for your post- OP exams is very interesting, and I will ask about this in July, when I go for my 3 year exam.