Finishing treatment is a big milestone—one you'll be able to celebrate as you and your treatment team continue to monitor your progress.
Most doctors recommend physical examinations by a doctor every three to four months. Breast self-exams should remain an important part of your routine.
Some doctors suggest a mammogram to the affected breast every six months until the effects of treatment have settled. After that, you should have a mammogram at least once a year.
After treatment, blood tests are used to look for signs of recurrence, and to monitor possible side effects from medication. Counts of white blood cells (immune cells) and platelets are obtained until they are back to normal. Then, your doctor will probably order blood counts only sometimes, depending on the kind of treatment you've had and how you are feeling.
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