"You're never completely off the hook. That's why we keep a long-term relationship" (:54)
There's always a chance breast cancer can recurr—or start anew—5, 10, 15 years down the line.
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Worrying Got Her Nowhere
Why stress about recurrence?
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No Pink Ribbons
Betsy's about more than breast cancer
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Watch Closely for 2 Years
Breast cancer recurrence drops off after that
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Lifelong Risks
Breast surgeon Amber Guth follows up
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Share Your Thoughts
How often do you see your breast doctor?
Long-term monitoring is vital for breast cancer survivors because even though the first two years are the riskiest for
recurrence, new or recurrent tumors do show up years later. Breast cancer surgeon Amber Guth recalls a patient coming to her with a new tumor fully 30 years after her mastectomy.
Worrying Got Her NowhereWhy stress about recurrence?
No Pink RibbonsBetsy's about more than breast cancer
Watch Closely for 2 YearsBreast cancer recurrence drops off after that
Lifelong RisksBreast surgeon Amber Guth follows up
