no pet scan, x ray.. nothing?

Konakona · January 2016

my oncologist tells me is not necesary in my case but I am worried, is this normal for stage 1?

ksusan · January 2016

Hi. Do you mean no imaging after surgery? Have you had your other breast checked?

Konakona · January 2016

yes, I had a breast MRI before surgery and my oother breast was fine

Anonymous · January 2016

Yes, this is normal for Stage 1 cancer. Statistically you are not likely to have metastasized, so they would not consider expensive scans cost effective.

no pet scan, x ray.. nothing?

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