How often do you have follow up appointments and with whom.
I had breast cancer two and half years ago. I see my breast surgeon every six months with scans. Next year I will only see him every year until the five years are up.
i also have been seeing a medical oncologist a couple of times because I was having an infusion for my bones. This is now being changed to an injection at my GP surgery. However, the medical oncologist still wants to see and I am not sure why.
I am very anxious to put the whole cancer experience behind me and soon as I can stop having medical appointments the better.
Am I being shortsighted or should I be grateful I am being so well looked after.
Hi member322
I was diagnosed in March 2022, so about the same time as you.
Since my treatment finished in January 2023, I've had annual mammograms (which will continue for 5 years before going back to 3 yearly), a follow-up with my breast surgeon about 18 months after my operation, which will be the only one, and a check-up with my oncologist as I'm having Zometa infusions. The oncologist wants to see me once a year, six months after my mammogram so that I'll effectively have 2 examinations of my breasts a year.
I know what you mean about putting the cancer experience behind you, but I feel that 2 hospital visits a year for Zometa infusions plus one visit for a mammogram and one to see the oncologist is not too much for my peace of mind.
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