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Breast Cancer | Last Active: Oct 24, 2023 | Replies (22)
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@windyshores

I would love to know what they say about monitoring for recurrence. I am not sure of any ways to monitor, to tell the truth. Everyone I know with metastasis seemed to find out about it from a CT scan for something else! I am 9 years out and starting to feel that my risk is higher, not lower- which it is.

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Oct 10, 2023

windyshores | @windyshores
I understand your anxiety about reoccurrence. I have 5 year recheck next week, and I always get nervous when having a recheck.

If worried about distance reoccurrence (cancer travel to different part body) , they suggest watching for changes in health. Especially problems related to bones, liver, lungs or brain.
- Persistent and worsening pain in joint / back
- Persistent cough / difficulty breathing
- Loss of appetite / weight loss without trying
- Severe headaches
- Seizures

When I look at list, those are all things that I would see a provider for, even if I had not had cancer.

Laurie

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