Mammogram after double mastectomy
 

Did a search on the site and couldn't find much on this. My Oncologist does not recommend any further mammograms after my double mastectomy. Wondering how many of you have had a mammogram since surgery? He also said there is a change of rupture (I have silicone implants). His opinion is that at the moment I should consider myself "cured". Also, I had radiation so he thinks that would have knocked out anything left. Thank you!

-Julie

Re: Mammogram after double mastectomy
 

Your can't do a mammogram with implants. I get a breast MRI every year (and was getting MRI's even before my 2nd go round)

Re: Mammogram after double mastectomy
 

My onc doesn't recommend any screening of any type. BTW, I had nipple sparing on the healthy breast so there is still some breast tissue left.

Re: Mammogram after double mastectomy
 

I had nipple sparing in both breasts. I know all oncs are different, but mine is pretty conservative in regards to what is considered best practices/standards.

Personally, I wouldn't feel comfortable without the MRI follow up every year. But I've had cancer twice...

Re: Mammogram after double mastectomy
 

Thanks Jaykay, I have a very strong history of breast cancer that spreads to the other breast. So it seems odd not to do any type of scan.

Re: Mammogram after double mastectomy
 

Julie,

My onc told me the same thing that yours did so no mammograms and no mri's. I didn't retain my nipples but not sure if that has an impact.

Take care

Re: Mammogram after double mastectomy
 

I think it is a mistake to discontinue all testing so soon. As you can see from my history I was IIb and had a recurrence about 3 years out from treatment. It was caught early due to the scans and treated. Without any screening I'm not sure when the tumor would have been detected. Probably not until I had symptoms. Just my experience. Everyone is different.

Re: Mammogram after double mastectomy
 

No mammograms if mastectomy is my understanding, though if you have implants it is recommended to have an MRI every 3 years regardless of dx to check for leakage. However insurance should cover it for us (vs someone without breast ca who had augmentation/implant) Self exam of the skin is recommended