Why NO Follow-Up Scans After Breast Cancer? The Truth About Imaging

After breast cancer treatment, the same question hits almost immediately: “How do we know the cancer is really gone?” It’s natural to want a CT scan, PET scan, or blood test for reassurance—but the truth about follow-up care is more complex than a single test. In this video, Dr. Bill Gradishar breaks down why routine scanning is often not recommended, even when anxiety is high. This video covers: - Why no scan can confirm cancer is 100% gone - The truth about microscopic cancer cells and recurrence risk - Why routine CT scans, PET scans, and tumor markers are not typically used after treatment - How scans can lead to false alarms, unnecessary biopsies, and added stress - When testing is appropriate (and what symptoms to watch for) - What real follow-up care includes (and why it’s structured this way) ⭐️ Get your personalized Yerbba Report at https://www.yerbba.com/ Use code YOUTUBE15 when you sign-up. Connect With Yerbba! INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/yerbba/ FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/yerbba.breast.cancer BLOG: https://www.yerbba.com/blog Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:23 Is Cancer 100% Gone? 2:46 Should I Be Getting Scans or Blood Tests? 7:16 When Scans Are Appropriate 8:43 What Follow-Up Actually Includes #scans #scanxiety #breastcancersupport #breastcancertreatment #breastcancersurvivors #breastcancerfighter #breastcancer #petscan #ctscan #bloodtest #mammogram #mammography Disclaimer: Yerbba YouTube videos are for informational purposes only, do not constitute medical advice, and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your medical team, mental health professional, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition.