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Worry about recurrence after radiation?

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Question from Diana: I have just completed 33 radiation treatments...I worry about a recurrence. I especially am concerned about a sharp pain in my lower right ovary area. I have also found a brown spot on my left hand about the size of a large nail head. Should I worry about these things or not?: Answers —Marisa Weiss, M.D., Breastcancer.org president and founder: These specific medical concerns could be readily checked out by your doctor and deserve prompt attention, mainly to reassure you.; David Spiegel, Ph.D.: I agree with that of course. But you don't have a choice. You are worrying about it, so you might as well act on it. Don't just sit with it.

On Wednesday, October 18, 2000, our Ask-the-Expert Online Conference was called Feelings about Breast Cancer. David Spiegel, Ph.D. and moderator Marisa Weiss, M.D. answered your questions about the 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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David Spiegel, Ph.D. is professor and associate chairman of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Marisa Weiss, M.D. is a radiation oncologist specializing in breast cancer and the founder, president, and guiding force behind Breastcancer.org.

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