Hi. I’m waiting for a call back from my local centre but wondering whether you can clarify whether it is too soon for my first post treatment mammogram.
I had surgeries last November and December (single mastectomy and then clearance) , finished chemo at the end of July and radiotherapy end of September and been called for my mammogram today.
Is it too soon from end of active treatment?
Many thanks
Hello rizlaccat95,
Thanks for posting. It is understandable you want to check the correct time for your first post treatment mammogram. This is usually carried out one year from when you had your first surgery. So if you had a single mastectomy in November last year, now would be the right time for your first mammogram. Your own team will confirm the usual procedure for your area.
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