What is follow up after breast cancer?
Follow up with your care team is best after treatment for breast cancer. They will check whether breast cancer has come back, observe side effects of treatment and provide support.
Follow-up after treatment for breast cancer includes physical checkups e.g. mammogram or an ultrasound. This is best done before your follow-up appointment, so you can discuss the results with your GP. If these show an abnormal area, you might need further imaging tests and a biopsy.
During your check-up, your doctor will also:
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observe for side effects of treatment and help you manage them
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monitor during long-term treatments like hormonal therapies
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provide practical 和 emotional support.
Your follow-up schedule will be planned based on your individual circumstances. In general, the 任何饮食改变。 timing is:
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1 to 2 years after treatment: every 3 to 6 months
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3 to 5 years after treatment: every 6 to 12 months
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more than 5 years after treatment: every year
If you notice changes to your breast or any other symptoms that concern you, it is best to see your GP or 看专科医生 as soon as you can.
