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How to monitor for reoccurring BC after double mastectomy?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jun 5, 2023 | Replies (30)
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My oncologist said they only use blood tests for stage 4 to monitor progress.

I am going to wait another year (two years total) for a repeat CT on the nodule. If an x-ray is good enough I will do that. It is solid, only 3mm, not very worried about it!

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anjalima | @anjalima | Jun 5, 2023

They also use it to distinguish what “ type” of cancer may be metastatic in those who have multiple cancers. That said… they are inching into first line territory with VERY EARLY detections . For example if any detection my onco may start one in the CDK 4/6 meds rather that wait until a scan can pick it up in an actual location. Looks like 8-10 mos prior to what a scan can “ see”.

Let’s hope I ( and all of us) just stay negative!

Definitely new territory with exciting possibilities.

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