First new baseline mammogram

First New Baseline mammogram
Hi terri
I had mine 9 months after lumpectomy, and approx 6 months after radiation was finished.
Seems like after that first mammogram and ultrasound (which was clean) I started on the road to recovery, feeling less anxious, I was able to sleep at nite again, eat regularly, breathe regularly and actually just enjoy my life again. A real turning point for me although the anxiety and feeling of dread in the weeks before the first mammogram was mile high. Looking back I realize b/c was not that hard on my physical wellbeing, but really did a number on my "mind". If I have to face this beast again I know, for me, my mental health will need treatment first, and it's good to know there are meds that can help.
Hugs
sgamtd

TraciInLA said:

There doesn't seem to be agreement
Hi, Terri -

I've read in ACS and National Cancer Institute materials that the "standard" timeframe for the 1st mammogram is 6 months after radiation, and have seen many women here whose doctors said the same thing.

When it was my turn, however, both my surgeon and oncologist insisted that the standard is 3 months after radiation.

So there's definitely some disagreement among medical professionals on this -- if it's possible, I would ask your oncologist and your surgeon to talk among themselves and decide what timeframe is best for you -- but I also wouldn't worry over either one they decide.

Traci

I had mine at 6 months. I
I had mine at 6 months. I will have a mammy on the right breast every 6 months for 2 years.Regular yearly on the left.

sbmly53 said:

It was 6 months from bad mammo (10/28)
to good mammo (4/22). Lumpectomy on 12/7, rads ended 3/5. I was in a hurry. I was scared because I was having some pain and it was time for my 6 month mammo on the other side.

I had calcifications in right breast in '99 and '00. Biopsies were fine and followed up with mammos every 6 months, with annual mammo on left. Guess which breast had cancer - left! So, now every 6 months both sides.

Surgeon was okay with the time, no one else said anything about waiting....

Sue

Like Traci said it does vary
Like Traci said it does vary from doctor to doctor. I had mine 6 months after rads ended. I had my bone density test done before I began Arimidex. My onc felt that this would give them a baseline. But that decision also varies from doctor to doctor. At my one year, there were some changes and I now that Vitamin D and calcium supplements. If there are further changes next April I will start prescription meds. Other than this I have had no problems with taking Arimidex.
Stef

my first mamogram almost 18 months after lumpectomy
I had my first lumpectomy 7-23-11, 8-10-11 had wide excision..did my radiation @ a higher doze of 6 wks into 4 wks swhich completed 10-13-11...My first mamogram is on 1-16-12. My breast hurts so much and am afraid of mamogram sqeezing the heck out of it..Initially I was told I would have mamogram in 6 months but my surgeon told me to wait until 2 yrs as breast was tender, sore and hurting-healing...My primary requested to have mamogram soon so I am scheduled..

I have already tried Arimidex and Tamoxifen and had severe side effects to both and ended up in emergency with each...As my oncodx score is low and chances of reoccurance is smaller My onco dr thinks I will be ok...I rather die of cancer someday than dying of being on Armidex with heartattack or stroke..Already started floaters in both my eyes for almost a yr now..

Not sure what to expect with the outcome of the mamo but hope all will be alright..