A member asked:

What am i too expect after breast cancer?

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Can't tell: That question is too open ended and we don't have enough info to even give you an idea. I recommend you find a good group of specialists working within a multidisciplinary program. Read about your condition (in reputable sites) and ask lots of questions to understand what's going on. Fight well and God bless.

Answered 10/23/2017

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

It all depends: That would depend on your status of health and the treatment you underwent. Your question is way too vague to give you any specific advice.

Answered 6/16/2014

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Need to know more: We need to know the stage of disease and whether the tumor expresses hormone receptors, HER 2 in order to estimate prognosis and make treatment recommendations. You should see a medical oncologist and surgeon experienced with breast surgery to obtain recommendations. The overall prognosis for breast cancer, particularly early stage, has markedly improved over the last 3 decades.

Answered 6/26/2014

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Clinical follow-up: I agree with other clinicians that the answer is somewhat vague, but I think the typical experience after breast cancer is close clinical follow-up and breast imaging. Usually the patient will follow closely with a medical oncologist and have routine clinical breast exams and mammograms every 6-12 months, if you didn't have a mastectomy. You may also be on antihormonal therapy for up to 10 years.

Answered 2/18/2015

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