Breast
Cancer Recurrence
Recurrence
may be a big concern.Signs of the return of cancer
to the area where a patient originally had surgery
are usually discovered during mammograms, physical
examinations or patient self-examinations.
If the
cancer has spread beyond the breast ,is said to be
more serious .These recurrences are in the chest muscles;
in the lymph nodes under the breastbone and between
the ribs; in the lymph nodes above the collarbone;
and in the lymph nodes surrounding the neck.
The most
dangerous type when it spreads to other parts of the
body,to the bones, lungs, liver or brain. The symptoms
such as bone pain, weight loss or shortness of breath.
Treatments
for Breast Cancer Recurrence .
To reduce
the possibility of recurrence, patients may be treated,
with hormonal therapy or chemotherapy.
Both effectively
reduce recurrence risk in many, but not all, patients.
However, these therapies also have short-term and
long-term side effects
