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Chelee,
I am stage IIIC and am just finishing a year of treatment (chemo, mastectomy, radiation, Herceptin). I had my first mamo a year after diagnosis (in April). That seems to be the standard in my clinic. I am also examined every 3 weeks like Bobbi described. We follow up on everything....anything different or suspicious we test. My bloodwork is done weekly and that is also reviewed with me.
I am very sorry to hear about your relationship with your onc. Like Bobbi, my doctor is frequently late and I may wait an hour or two, but he always takes the time to work closely with me. I'm not sure what your options are, but you can certainly schedule your own mamo.
I will be on a six month schedule for mammo's for at least the next two years and then they will reevaluate if it can go to once a year. My doctor stays up on all the research and can always explain the protocol we're following.
Good luck,
Peggy
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