From our breasts to our bones, there’s a whole lotta scans to be done for those of us with a history of cancer. But how do you know which scans you need? This episode breaks down the current guidelines, as well as some questionable coping strategies to help manage scanxiety. Thoughts? Comments? Concerns? Join us on IG @breastcancerisboring.

References:

Guidelines for breast cancer screenings for people at average risk: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/pdf/breast-cancer-screening-guidelines-508.pdf

Guidelines for breast cancer screening for people at high risk (halfway down page): https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/screening-tests-and-early-detection/american-cancer-society-recommendations-for-the-early-detection-of-breast-cancer.html

Breast Cancer risk assessment tool: https://bcrisktool.cancer.gov/calculator.html

Bone density and estrogen deficiency: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/evaluation-and-management-of-aromatase-inhibitor-induced-bone-loss

What is a Dexa scan and what do the scores mean: https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment-side-effects/osteoporosis

Now that you’re good and stressed, here’s a video of a baby monkey making friends with a baby pig: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrYQbWwHKVo