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	Breast Cancer		Timing of Recurrence   When is breast cancer most likely to recur? Breast cancer can recur at any time. However, most recurrences occur in the first 3 to 5 years after initial treatment. Approximately 60% of recurrences of breast cancer occur in the first 3 years following initial therapy. Related Questions of Timing 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? Are there different types of recurrence of breast cancer? 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 |            Copyright © 2004. All rights reserved