Frequency of follow-up breast imaging following early invasive breast cancer
- offer annual mammography to all patients with early breast cancer, including DCIS, until they enter the NHS Breast Screening Programme/Breast Test Wales Screening Programme
- patients diagnosed with early breast cancer who are already eligible for screening should have annual mammography for 5 years
- patients diagnosed with early breast cancer who are already eligible for screening should have annual mammography for 5 years
- do not perform mammography of the ipsilateral soft tissues after mastectomy
- do not routinely use ultrasound or MRI for post-treatment surveillance in people who have had treatment for invasive breast cancer or DCIS.
Reference
- NICE. Early and locally advanced breast cancer: diagnosis and management. NICE guideline NG101. Published July 2018, last updated April 2025.
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