Breast Cancer		Types of Recurrence   Are there different types of recurrence of breast cancer? Yes. 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 distant recurrence include the lymph nodes, the bones, liver, or lungs. Questions Related to Types of Recurrence What is "chemo brain"? What is cellulitis? What is "frozen shoulder"? How can I cope with my lack of energy following treatment? How should I approach exercise after surgery? What is a compression sleeve ? Is there anything I can do to prevent lymphedema? Why is finishing treatment sometimes more frightening than actually undergoing treatment? How can I cope with the fear that the cancer will come back? When is breast cancer most likely to recur? Who is at risk for lymphedema? What is lymphedema? What signs should I watch for that may indicate a recurrence? Is it safe to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after cancer? I had radiation therapy. Can I breastfeed my baby? Can I have children after my treatment? Is there anything about my cancer that makes me more likely to have a recurrence? If my cancer does recur, how will I be treated? What is the difference between local and systemic treatment? I am a breast cancer survivor. Should I exercise? Page 1 of 1    | 1 |

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