A 52-year-old woman with a history of breast cancer treated 3 years ago with lumpectomy and radiotherapy attends for follow-up. She asks about ongoing...

Question

A 52-year-old woman with a history of breast cancer treated 3 years ago with lumpectomy and radiotherapy attends for follow-up. She asks about ongoing mammographic surveillance. According to Australian recommendations, what is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Annual mammography of both breasts is recommended

Answer

No further imaging is required after 3 years

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Mammography only if she develops symptoms

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Breast MRI every year with no mammography

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Mammography every 5 years only

au-racp MCQ (SBA): Breast cancer surveillance after breast-conserving therapy

A 52-year-old woman with a history of breast cancer treated 3 years ago with lumpectomy and radiotherapy attends for follow-up. She asks about ongoing mammographic surveillance. According to Australian recommendations, what is the most appropriate advice?