Breast Cancer Recurrence Center - Chesterfield, MO
Chesterfield Oncologist Doctors for Breast Cancer RecurrenceType of Physician: Oncologist What is a Oncologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; the oncologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. These subspecialists decide on and administer chemotherapy as well as consult with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatment for cancer. Specialty: Oncology (Medical) Common Name: Cancer Doctor Oncologist Doctors in Chesterfield * Specialists in Oncology & Hematology PC  Specialists in Oncology & Hematology PC  St Louis Cancer & Breast Institute  St Louis Cancer & Breast Institute  Town & County Orthopaedics  SSM St Marys Health Center  St Louis Cancer & Breast Institute  Washington University Lung Center  Washington University Hematology  Washington University Hematology Chesterfield, MissouriUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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Breast Cancer RecurrenceRead the Breast Cancer Recurrence article » 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. How Do I Know There Is A Recurrence? If you've been treated for breast cancer, you should continue to practice breast self-examination, checking both the treated area and your other breast each month. You should report any changes to your doctor right away. Breast changes that might indicate a recurrence include:
In addition to performing monthly breast self-exams, keep your scheduled follow-up appointments with your healthcare provider. During these appointments, your healthcare provider will perform a breast exam, order lab or imaging tests as needed, and ask you about any symptoms you might have. Initially, these follow-up appointments may be scheduled every three to four months. The longer you are cancer-free, the less often you will need to see your healthcare provider. Continue to follow your healthcare provider's recommendations on screening mammograms (usually recommended once a year). ... Recommended Reading Related to Breast Cancer RecurrenceWhat is a breast biopsy?A breast biopsy is a procedure in which part or all of a suspicious breast growth is removed and examined, usually for the presence of cancer. The growth sample is suctioned out through a needle or cut out using a surgical procedure. The sample is then examined and evaluated under a microscope by a pathologist to identify non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant) tissue. Words used to refer to the abnormal area or growth before and after diagnosis may include lump, mass, lesion, and tumor.
What is the purpose of a breast biopsy?The basic aim of a breast biopsy is to determine whether or not a worrisome lump is cancer and, if it is cancer, what type it is. When no cancer is detected, the diagnosis of a benign or harmless lump is reassuring. What specialties of physicians and practitioners do breast biopsies?Many physicians and healthcare practitioners can be invol... Other Related Breast Cancer Recurrence ArticlesEmergency Contact for Chesterfield
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