Why does breast cancer often recur at the 10 year mark?
2 answers
|
Last updated: Dec 18, 2010
Q
I had breast cancer 71/2 years ago. I understand there is a very high propensity of cancer recurring around the 10 year mark. Why is this?
A
Harvey Gilbert, MD, is a radiation oncologist with more than 35 years of professional experience in the medical field, working with cancer patients. He...
100% helpful
The breast cancer recurrence at the 10 year mark is no more critical than any other mark. The one thing to know about breast cancer is that it can occur for many years into the future, far beyond the 10 year mark. But, it is also fair to say that the recurrence rates continue to decrease over time, with some patients experiencing recurrences for up to 20+ years after treatment. In addition the new treatments for breast cancer have both increased the permanent cure rates, but in many cases have just delayed the recurrence rates to a later time period than they would have without treatment.
More Answers
100% helpful
THANKS A LOT!
Recommended for you
- My mother, who has breast cancer, asks me to visit her every time she thinks there's a crisis. What should I do?
- Can breast cancer spread to the spine also spread to the brain?
- I had chemo for breast cancer and now have neuropathy in my feet and legs. What can be done?
- My menstrual cycle lasted for 11 days. Is this normal for breast cancer patients who still have a cycle?
- New Scoring System Simplifies Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions
- See all 90 questions about Breast Cancer
