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When to get scans, MRI & other tests
I am new to this site. I was wondering if anyone could give me feedback on when to get any type of test scan after treatment? I am almost done radiation and have a ways to go on Herceptin. I am nervous about distant recurrence. I have never had a brain scan and was told I did not need one. I still am not sure why? I have heard stories from fellow patients who had Her2 that metastasized to their colon but only found out during a standard colonoscopy test. (In Canada they are standard after 50.). Since I am only 32, I would have to fight to get these kinds of tests done. Should I worry about this? If so which tests are important? Initially I had a bone scan, chest MRI, heart test, mammogram & core needle biopsies. Maybe the bone scan covers the brain? Any clarity would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Cat
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Dx Her2+, ER+, PR-, stage 2b/3 July 2010
Chemo Sept-Dec 2010
(Pertuzumab during last 3 rounds of chemo)
Surgery Jan 2011
25 Rads March 2011
Herceptin started during chemo and continued every 3 weeks for 1 year
Started Tamoxifen for 5 years
Looking for a vaccine trial
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