I have spoken to other cancer survivors who have said that years after finishing their cancer treatments that they still experience some unpleasant side effects such as chronic fatigue.
At my last appointment with my oncologist, we decided no more CT scans unless I feel that I need one due to any symptoms that are concerning to me. The reason is because she does not feel that I should be exposed to too much radiation since it is cancer causing. Also, she said the chance of relapse at this point is rare and I would most likely detect any symptoms of cancer returning first. Something that I feel is important for other women who have gone through radiation treatment, especially for cancer in the chest like I had, is to ask your healthcare provider about when you should get a mammogram. Because I was exposed to radiation treatments in my chest, my healthcare provider has recommended that I start getting mammograms when I am 35 years old since radiation treatment to the chest area can increase the risk of getting breast cancer.
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