I am a survivor and not a doctor, but I don't think this is normal. I was dx 8 years ago and I see my oncologist at least every 6 months and right now because of a blood clot, I am seeing him every 3 months. I get scans and tumor marker blood work. I would talk to your oncologist and ask him or her, why you aren't being tested. If they don't give you an answer you are comfortable with I would consider seeing another oncologist. After all it is your life and and you are already having a recurrance, Please don't wait until it spreads some where else.

I am also an 8 yr survivor of breast cancer. Although I only had to have a lumpectomy, I still see my oncologist (annually now) and still have bilateral, extensive mammograms, And still see my surgeon (about every 2 yrs). There is no way (nor will my doctors allow me to think so) that I will every think I'm no longer at risk. My surgeon is a prostrate cancer survivor and he understands the importance of staying in touch, getting tested, examined, etc. My oncologist does blood work every 2 years. If I were having any odd symptoms, I know they would be on top of it immediately. So, if your doctor is not treating you like his own sister or daughter, maybe you need to find another. Better to feel like you see your docs more than necessary; better to feel they draw blood more than necessary - all these things. This is your LIFE and they must appreciate it, understand your fears, and address each of them immediately.