Since I had both breasts removed, I'm still confused about how a recurrance would be detected. I will have to try to ask that question again. The surgical scar along my chest has some scar tissue from an infection after surgery, so palpation seems an exercise to help me feel that there is some screening. Thank you for your suggestions. An Ob/Gyn is a very good idea. Maybe a Nurse Practitioner. I've always had good luck with them.