Breast Cancer: Checking for Cancer Recurrence
Introduction to Breast Cancer RecurrenceBreast cancer can recur at any time, but most recurrences occur in the first three to five years after initial treatment. Breast cancer can come back as a local recurrence (in the treated breast or near the mastectomy scar) or as a distant recurrence somewhere else in the body. The most common sites of recurrence include the lymph nodes, the bones, liver, or lungs. © 2005-2013 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. |
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