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I was treated for stage 3 breast cancer 12 years ago, ned since then. recently, my oncologist passed away. do i need to find another, or can my pc do?
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Your PCP is enough: Dear Emmy: Given that you have been NED for 12 years, your follow up would be more appropriately done by a regular primary care physicians. As oncologists, we typically only follow breast cancer patients for 5 years and at the most 10 years for those that need medications like tamoxifen for 10 years. But if you are not taking cancer meds, your PCP is enough. All the best, Ariel.
Answered 2/26/2016
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