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Hi everyone, I've been reading your posts and appreciate your advice & suggestions to be pro-active and get scans during regular follow-ups. While this approach makes sense to me, I still tend to think like Marilyn and am glad that my onc. doesn't recommend regular scans w/out symptoms...I was diagnosed in July 2001 at 36 with Stage III BC, 11/24+ nodes and lived in constant fear of recurrence. My anxiety level while waiting for exam results was terrible, plus I was allergic to the iodine in the CAT scan dye, so I am happy to avoid them and the whole dreaded experience until I do have symptoms or unusual bloodwork... If getting a diagnosis of mets prior to symptoms does not prolong overall survival, then I can't see putting myself through the ordeal of having scans and getting myself (and family) all worked up waiting for the results. Maybe I am just rationalizing my fear, but this what works for me so far... Audrey
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