When radiotherapy ends how soon will I get a mammogram

Hi

Firstly well done on finishing your treatment. I was diagnosed in August 2018. I had surgery, chemo, further surgery and radiotherapy which finished in June 2019.  I had a mammogram in November 2019 after a follow up appointment with breast surgeon. I think it varies from area to area as to when you get your mammogram. Definitely speak to your Breast Care Nurse if you are worried.

Take Care 

S

Ok thank you, that gives me some idea of the time frame. I realise it varies from area to area and I suppose the current crisis could hold things up too. I know I should speak to my breast care nurse, just don’t like bothering them while all this is going on. But you have been a great help, thanks for getting back to me. 

Hi 

I didn't have chemo. so it it is highly likely different, but I was diagnosed in June 2017, Operation for 2 areas of DCIS and 1 IDC (total 80mm) removed in July and finished radiotherapy in October 2017.

I had my first annual mammogram in June 2018, another one in May 2019 (I asked to pull it forward as I was going to be  on holiday in June 2019 and wanted results before my holiday), so it was my understanding that it's a year after diagnosis for the annual.  I got the impression that they were able to confirm 'all clear' after the operation and the radiotherapy was the 'belts and braces', so I didn't have any other scans until my first annual mammogram.

I am expecting a delay to this year's annual due to the situation in hospitals and backlogs having been built with anything other than coronavirus treatments being top priority for well over a month so far.

I'm guessing you were HER2 and ER+ as on herceptin and letrozole?  The ER+ side is being taken care of to prevent it coming back by the letrozole and I'm sure they wouldn't stop your herceptin if they had any concerns whatsoever.  

I am sure your BC nurse is still working at her department and I'm sure she wouldn't mind a call.  I called mine once and although it went to answerphone, the department called me back.  They are still doing their job role, so don't be worried about given them a quick call as it's now a year since you were originally diagnosed.

Best wishes,

Hello Lesley, thank you so much for answering. Yes I was looking for a rough idea of when my first mammogram was after diagnosis . It’s great to know other peoples timelines, like you say it could be a little different and of course, covid 19 changes everything. Yes I was HER2 positive and ER + 

you are right though, I am going to call my breast care nurse today. I was worried Incase they are busy. Silly really because they are so nice. Just strange times we are living in. 

take care