Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I'm a 2yr (tn) breast cancer survivor. do the odds of having cancer again, same or different anywhere in the body increase as time goes on?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Congratulations: As a rule, the risk of recurrence of the cancer you had goes down with time. It varies a lot depending on the stage and receptor status and I'm afraid there's no magic number after which the risk is zero (I've seen it relapse more than 15 years after surgery). As to other cancers, the risk depends on the kind. Some cancers have shared risk factors, be it genetic or lifestyle, some others....
Answered 6/19/2014
4k views
No: Risk of recurrence in TNBC is greatest in first 2-3 yr. You should consider genetic testing, which is indicated in TNBC in women 60 yrs old or younger at diagnosis. Genetic testing might suggest other cancers that you may be at risk for.
Answered 3/12/2020
4k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Received a diagnosis of AGUS on pap test. If the biopsies are ok, what could have caused this? I am a breast cancer survivor. I'm 42 w/limited menses
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm 50 year old female 9 year breast cancer survivor. I'm cancer free.my Dr wants me on a good vitimen I bought alive it's b12 is 100 mcg.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have enlarged lymph glands in the groin. Does this warrant further testing? What could cause this? Im a breast cancer survivor of ten years.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I am a breast cancer survivor and underwent masectomy mid last year. I am currently taking tamoxifen. Is it safe for me to use Slendertone Abs? Pls ..
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Chest x-ray showed an increased asymmetric opacity in the left superhilar region. It was not seen on the chest x-ray one year ago. Im a breast cancer survivor. The doctor told me it looks like an enlarged lymph node. Could this be breast cancer?
I am a breast cancer survivor and 59 years old. I suffer from vaginal dryness. Are there any supplements i can take to increase vaginal lubrication?
Discovered large mass in upper neck front just left of throat. 2 time invasive breast cancer survivor occasionally get choked what do you think this?
Breast cancer survivor on femara for 6 months having brain fog, joint pain and eye issues. Pycogenol was suggested as a supplement. It does seem to be helping. Will it cause the Femara to not work or increase the possibility of bc recurrance?
I'm a stage 2 breast cancer survivor, what vitamins can I take for energy and to remain healthy?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
