Annual review

Hi 

Once treatment is over I can imagine that the reviews and check ups feel huge and of course that will bring nervousness. I hope that your check up brings quick results so you know where you are. 

Thank you

Hi Asa26 

I do hope for a negative on your annual check up.  I've now been through 5 of them and have been signed off totally in June this year- back to 'a normal person' 3 year mammograms.

I can recall my first annual, I was 100% sure that it would be back  - the fear of it returning is just horrendous isn't it?  I was SO shocked when she told me it was good news and I could book my holiday (back then, they could tell you - now they aren't allowed to do so, you have to wait for your letter in the post).

One thing I kept telling myself was that (a) they cut it out (b) radiotherapy clears up any stray cells - but for you as you had chemo as well you had a (c) chemo to give you even MORE of a belts and braces protection.

Whilst waiting for your results, do try and remind yourself of these 3 things that has been done to prevent any spread.

Do let us know how you get on won't you?

Kindest wishes, Lesley

Thank you. Will let you know.

Hi Lesley,

I got my blood test results today and they were all clear so it's looking good.

I had mastectomy with implant July 2021, chemo, radiotherapy and then phesgo injections. I was discharged from oncology before I’d finished all the phesgo and don’t have any follow ups apart from yearly mammogram on the remaining breast. I feel I should have a check up with the surgeon to check the implant as I don’t know what is and is not normal!

It’s worrying isn’t it? I didn’t know what to expect either. Can you discuss it with your GP and get referred just for reassurance?