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Can breast cancer come back after surgery , chemotherapy and radiation, after 2 month?
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It's possible: After surgery and radiation it is common to be left with a mass at the site, sometimes scar tissue, sometimes fluid-filled area (seroma). However it is important for your oncologist to do an exam to evauate if there is cause for concern. Whatever signs/symptoms you may have should be addressed by your medical oncologist in a timely manner. Good luck! I hope all turns out well!
Answered 7/6/2015
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Yes: I would love to say that the treatments we offer are 100% effective, but that would be a lie. Sadly, some patients will have a relapse of their cancer regardless of what we do. All those therapies reduce the risk of recurrence but not down to 0.
Answered 8/22/2017
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