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CutiePie · 07-30-2020, 11:43 AM

I was seeing my ONC for 6 years then wanted me to come back only for symptoms. I did that for 2 years, now I see the NP every year just to keep tabs on this ugly disease. Though I only receive breast exams no other testing, unless there are symptoms

07-30-2020, 11:43 AM	#3
CutiePie Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 24	Re: For early stage bc, how are you being monitored? I was seeing my ONC for 6 years then wanted me to come back only for symptoms. I did that for 2 years, now I see the NP every year just to keep tabs on this ugly disease. Though I only receive breast exams no other testing, unless there are symptoms __________________ Dx: 2005 (pre-men, age 46) IDC Stage 1, no nodes ER/PR -, Her2 +++ Lumpectomy with sential nodes negative Chemo ACT, Rads, Herceptin for 10 months Genetic testing 2008 BRACA 2 positive Oopthectomy in 2008 Bilateral Mastectomy 2010, Reconstruction with expanders then silicone implants.