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June 5
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Members rallied around a concern about not hearing from an oncologist since completing treatment, with the shared advice being to call the... Read more

Members rallied around a concern about not hearing from an oncologist since completing treatment, with the shared advice being to call the office right away to schedule a follow-up appointment. Several members described their own check-in schedules, noting that visits typically happen every 3 to 6 months in the first few years after treatment, and reassured that gaps in scheduling can happen by accident. A recurring theme was the importance of being proactive at every visit by asking when the next appointment will be, writing it down, and never hesitating to advocate for your own care.

A MyBCTeam Member

Sometimes they schedule the appt without telling you, and sometimes the follow-up just doesn’t get scheduled for whatever reason. Call the office and ask to schedule a follow-up. It’s usually not a big deal. 💙🫂

June 8
A MyBCTeam Member

My first year after treatment, I had to check in with the oncologist (or his NP- they alternated visits) every 3 months. At year 2, it went to twice a year, and then for year 3,4,5 it was once a year and then released from care.

Please give them a call- somehow, you may have schedule may have been dropped. Keep us posted-Hugs!

June 5
MyBCTeam

It's completely understandable to feel uncertain about what follow-up care should look like after treatment ends. Your friend is right that regular check-ins with an oncologist are an important part of breast cancer care.

How often you're seen depends on a few things:

- The stage of your cancer
- What treatments you Show Full Answer

It's completely understandable to feel uncertain about what follow-up care should look like after treatment ends. Your friend is right that regular check-ins with an oncologist are an important part of breast cancer care.

How often you're seen depends on a few things:

- The stage of your cancer
- What treatments you received
- How well your cancer responded to treatment
- Whether you're in complete or partial remission For people who have just completed treatment, more frequent follow-ups are typically recommended for the next five years. Even in complete remission, yearly mammograms are standard.

It's really important to reach out to your oncologist's office directly and ask about scheduling a follow-up. You absolutely deserve that care and attention. Don't hesitate to advocate for yourself — you have every right to ask questions and get answers about your health.

June 5
A MyBCTeam Member

Connie214, listen to the advice from the ladies here. Call your oncologist’s office and find out when you can see him again. My oncologist sees me every six months and recently switched my medication from Anastrozole to Exemestane. I’ve been dealing with bone pain and constant hot flashes, so I shared how I was feeling. He mentioned that many women have had better results with Exemestane, so I’m going to give it a try and see if it helps. My breast is still dense, and he showed me how to massage it. This is exactly why it’s important to see your oncologist—when you have questions or concerns, they have the answers.

June 11
A MyBCTeam Member

I am coming up on my 1 year “anniversary “ and I have seen my oncologist every 3 months. On our visit last week she decided we can do every 4 months now unless something comes up. I have my yearly scan on July 7th and hope all goes well! I went right from surgery to an AI and chose to skip chemo…. I’m doing well!

June 8

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