[Becky]

There are a lot of post surgery changes. See if you can actually get the radialogist's report (which is very lengthy versus what you get from the mammogram center). Also, see if you can see your surgeon and bring the pix with you. My surgeon is dynamite and explains all the changes (you continue to change up to 3 yrs post surgery but the most changes are in the first 2 years). She tells me what they are, what they mean and why certain calcifications are always benign (versus the kind that are not - and showed me my "bad" cancer mammo etc). I know she is exceptional but you should be able to get something out of your surgeon too.

It is always comforting to know that you really don't have to worry and I am sure that you don't. Unfortunately, we have to revert to being 2 year olds again and keep asking "why, why, why"!

I learned to get my mammo done about 4-5 weeks before a surgeon appointment so I would have pictures to bring everytime. This will always be my plan when I move to the once a year schedule.

Secondly, I always found it was difficult to sometimes get the full report. Now I have them copy my PCP who is diligent with making sure I get copies of everything so I copy him on my brain MRI etc so I always get everything. See - we can come up with all the tricks when you need them.

I hope this helps.