DCIS w/BMX follow up TX

cinnamonsmiles

I had a BMX w/ no reconstruction for DCIS on 1.11.11. I had asked my surgeon last summer what kind of follow up I will have. She said my family dr. should show me how to do self chest exams now (I realize now SHE should have shown me. Don't know why she didn't and why I didn't think of it then). So, thats it. I realize since the cancer was only in the milk ducts and the milk ducts are now gone, that there is very little chance of me getting cancer back.

Just wondering what the protocal for some other women with low to mid grade DCIS and BMX with no reconstruction have?

Anonymous

cinnamon- I've had recon but I think most BS's, whether you've had recon or not, will recommend a follow up vist for a breast exam once a year.  It used to be once a year for 5 years but now they are saying only 3 years for DCIS.  

Laurie08

I had a BMX with recon.  But I think regardless of whether you had recon or not the issue is the same, BMX from DCIS diagnosis.  I gfo to my BS for chest exams, like an old breast exam only alot more pushing, every 6 months for 2 years then once a year until I reach 5 years.  The I guess they feel it is up to my gyno and primary Dr.  I actually have my annual ob/gyn visit and my primary dr spaced 6 months or so apart from each other, they both do a breast exam as well.  I wish there  was more I could do to be pro active about it...