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kari · 11-28-2006, 03:44 PM

Rinaina,
My onc would only do a mammo 1 year after my original one, which was Nov 10/05. (My lumpectomy was Dec '05 and mastectomy was Jan '06). I had digital mammo two weeks ago, and the report said everything looks normal, "benign tissue". It's like we are "allowed" only one per year, unless there is clinical evidence to do one sooner. But then again, there is no sense in any extra radiation if you don't need it. Just be vigilent with BSE and knowing how everything feels to you now, so you can notice any small changes later.
Good luck.
Take care,
Karen

"The Good Lord gave us mountains, so we could learn how to climb!"

11-28-2006, 03:44 PM	#6
kari Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 48	Rinaina, My onc would only do a mammo 1 year after my original one, which was Nov 10/05. (My lumpectomy was Dec '05 and mastectomy was Jan '06). I had digital mammo two weeks ago, and the report said everything looks normal, "benign tissue". It's like we are "allowed" only one per year, unless there is clinical evidence to do one sooner. But then again, there is no sense in any extra radiation if you don't need it. Just be vigilent with BSE and knowing how everything feels to you now, so you can notice any small changes later. Good luck. Take care, Karen "The Good Lord gave us mountains, so we could learn how to climb!"