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Precautions to take to avoid recurrence?

Page last modified on: August 15, 2008
Question from sarah378: I am fearful of a recurrence, since my cancer was infiltrating lobular. What precautions beside the every 3 month check ups do you recommend?
Answer —Marisa Weiss, M.D., president and founder: Please refer into the site to learn about what infiltrating lobular cancer is. Just because you have that type of breast cancer does not mean that you are more likely to have a recurrence. It is reassuring to be followed carefully over time, every three months, with a physical examination, careful talking and listening, and high quality radiologic tests. MRI scans seem to be particularly helpful in women with infiltrating lobular cancer. This type of cancer does seem to be associated with a slightly higher risk of a new cancer forming, in either breast. But, still, this is unlikely.

On Wednesday, June 14, 2000, our Ask-the-Expert Online Conference was called Easing Breast Cancer Fears. Marisa Weiss, M.D. answered your questions about managing emotional effects of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

The materials presented in these conferences do not necessarily reflect the views of breastcancer.org. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product or regimen discussed. All readers should verify all information and data before employing any therapies described here.

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