Hi,
Hopefully so someone can shed some light on this question.
Im having ct scans at the moment every 3 months to monitor my sbc treatment which at present is going quite well with the normal side effects. The reason for this question is because i read and understand that ct scans do not pick up soft tissue (breast cancer) issues clearly like a mammagram does. Ive been removed from future breast screening, ive still got i hope one healthy boob and one not so(lumpectomy) boob.
Should i push tobe put back on the list. Your thoughts and knowledge on this would be much appreciated as im now feeling quite anxious about this.
Wendy
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Hi Wendy,
It could be because your breasts are dense. My mammograms would not show anything while scans and MRIs would. During chemo I had MRIs to see progress. Ask your BCN.
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Hi,
I’ve been living with SBC for the last 13 years and used to have regular mamograms on the one remaining boob right up until I had that one removed (voluntary procedure removal) as I’m on Herceptin for life I also have 3 monthly CT scans. In ref to your question yes you should be offered a mamo in addition to CT scans. CT with contrast show a very clear 3D picture of your breasts but I feel you should be able to have yearly mamos as well. I would push for it. Hope this helps x
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Thank you saralousie,
For your reply, i needed to hear that and that im right in thinking i should still have them.
But also for giving me hope, 13 years …thats brilliant, but i expect its not been plain sailing with alot of ups/downs/stress/anxiety and struggles, mentally and physically.
Sending a huge hug to you from a person who is only just starting this struggle of uncertainty 
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