Fear of Recurrence
After breast cancer treatment ends, many people are afraid they still have cancer or that it will come back. Learn about risk of recurrence and find support.| Susan G. Komen®
Sharing your personal story can provide solace to yourself and offer hope for others. Submit your own story using the form at this page.| Susan G. Komen®
After breast cancer treatment ends, many people are afraid they still have cancer or that it will come back. Learn about risk of recurrence and find support.| Susan G. Komen®
Your pathology report contains the information that describes your breast cancer diagnosis.| Susan G. Komen®
Mastectomy is the surgical removal of the entire breast. There are 2 main types of mastectomy: total (simple) and modified radical. Learn more.| Susan G. Komen®
Lymphedema occurs when fluid collects in the arm and causes it to swell. It may occur after lymph nodes are treated with surgery or radiation therapy.| Susan G. Komen®
Radiation therapy uses targeted, high-energy X-rays to kill breast cancer cells. Also learn about radiation therapy after lumpectomy and after mastectomy.| Susan G. Komen®
Learn how hormone therapies can slow or stop the growth of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer tumors by preventing the cancer cells from getting the hormones they need to grow.| Susan G. Komen®
Breast ultrasound is often used as a follow-up test after an abnormal finding on a mammogram, breast MRI or clinical breast exam.| Susan G. Komen®
A breast biopsy is the only test that can diagnose and confirm breast cancer. Learn about needle and surgical biopsies.| Susan G. Komen®
Mammography uses X-rays to create images of the breast (mammograms). Learn about mammograms, including how to find low-cost or free mammograms.| Susan G. Komen®
