How would you approach surveillance imaging for men with early-stage, hormone receptor-positive breast cancer after unilateral mastectomy?
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Community Practice
As always, appreciate others' input. If you're referring to systemic imaging, I do not obtain surveillance systemic imaging as part of surveillance for any patient with early-stage hormone-positive breast cancer (male or female) unless there are symptoms or initial labs that suggest possible metasta...
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Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
In men who have had a unilateral mastectomy for breast cancer, we recommend regular surveillance (q6-12 months) with physical exam of the ipsilateral breast area and an annual mammogram on the contralateral side.
Thanks for your thoughtful response. I was wonderi...
It’s a great question. As you say, there is ...