Professional Exams

Once your treatment is finished, it's important to have regular follow-up exams. During some visits, your health care provider will simply perform a physical exam that includes looking at your breast tissue, incisions, the chest area, underarms, and neck.

OTHER VISITS MAY INCLUDE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES:
A complete physical exam
A mammogram.

Your health care provider will tell you when to have your first post-treatment exam. Discuss with your provider the plan for your follow-up care. For example, providers often recommend follow-up visits about every 3 to 6 months for several years.





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