tips for better mammogram?

[redrhodie]

Yay Helene! Glad that turned out well!

I just went to my oncologist this morning, and only have to go once a year now, and don't need to see the radiation oncologist ever again! I was going to both twice a year.
The reason I still see the oncologist is that I'm staying on tamoxifen for 5 more years. Initially I was supposed to be on it for 5 years, but studies have shown a benefit to staying on 10 years. Since I've had no side effects from it, I elected to stay on.

[Helene2013]

Just got the good news in the mail (and my doctor gets the report as well). No need to go back for 2 years. The report said there is a benign lesion with no sign of cancer and does not require any follow up. Next mammo in 2 years. They keep the info on file for references.

I am still going to call my doctor as I want to know what the report says in more details. She probably gets something else than the letter I got. I want to know which breast (or is it the 2) so I can pay attention if I ever see any changes in the next 2 years.

[emily_in_nc]

That's great news, Helene! I am sure you are relieved!