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tricia keegan · 02-26-2015, 12:41 PM

Hi Billie,

I'm really not sure how much radiation is enough, but my Onc believes its best to only do scans when there are suspicious symptoms as its best not to have extra radiation if you don't need it and to keep it for when you may. I think if you feel well I wouldn't bother with any more scans and just go forward and live your life and put this behind you. The rule of thumb is any pain or lump that persists for 2-3 weeks should be investigated more, good luck.

02-26-2015, 12:41 PM	#2
tricia keegan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,463	Re: How much radiation is safe Hi Billie, I'm really not sure how much radiation is enough, but my Onc believes its best to only do scans when there are suspicious symptoms as its best not to have extra radiation if you don't need it and to keep it for when you may. I think if you feel well I wouldn't bother with any more scans and just go forward and live your life and put this behind you. The rule of thumb is any pain or lump that persists for 2-3 weeks should be investigated more, good luck. __________________ Tricia Dx July '05 IDC 1.9cm Triple positive 3/9 nodes positive A/C X 4 ..Taxol/Herceptin x 12 wks then herceptin 1 yr Rads x 36 ..oophorectomy August '06 Currently taking Arimidex.. June 2011 osteopenia/ zometa x1 yearly- stopped Zometa 2015 as Dexa show normal bone density. Stopped Arimidex July 2014- Restarted Arimidex 2015 for a further two years on the advice of my Onc. 2014 Normal Dexa scan 2018 Mammo all clear, still NED!