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Mammogram After Active Treatments

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Saint Louis, MO

Anyone who had a lumpectomy, then did chemotherapy and then radiation and now on targeted therapies?
I had my radiation last April 25. My mammogram and follow up visit with my surgeon is on August 1st. Isn’t that too early for me to get a mammogram? How long after your radiation did you have your mammogram?

July 18, 2023
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A MyBCTeam Member

6 months post therapy is the national standard recommendation. For example: I finished radiation Dec 30th, 2022. I just completed my 6 month surgeon follow up and mammogram. It was with tremendous joy to get the "benign" results. A big Thank You to God and Dr. Tequilla Williams, Chattanooga, TN.

July 18, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

After completing active treatments for breast cancer, regular mammograms are essential for ongoing monitoring. Here are some key points:

- Breast-Conserving Surgery: If you had a lumpectomy or partial mastectomy, a mammogram every six to 12 months is recommended for both the treated and untreated breasts
- Single Mastecto Show Full Answer

After completing active treatments for breast cancer, regular mammograms are essential for ongoing monitoring. Here are some key points:

- Breast-Conserving Surgery: If you had a lumpectomy or partial mastectomy, a mammogram every six to 12 months is recommended for both the treated and untreated breasts.
- Single Mastectomy: If you had a single mastectomy, you may need a mammogram for the remaining breast.
- Age and Risk Factors: Regular mammograms are crucial, especially if you are over 40, have a family history of breast cancer, or have a genetic predisposition.

Always consult with your healthcare provider to determine the best schedule for your situation.

July 12, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

6 months

July 18, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

I had a mammogram right after chemo before radiation and then another 6 months later... I just finished ( last week) my herceptin and perjeta treatments. I have another scheduled in October. They will do them every 6 months for a while.

July 18, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

I finished rads in July and had mammogram in November. Began with lumpectomy and then chemo. Still on Letrozole. Annual 3D mammograms

July 18, 2023

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