A chest wall recurrence is when breast cancer returns after receivingtreatment.
In some cases, the term “locoregional"is used.
If a chest wall recurrence is localized, it is referred to as a nonmetastatic breast cancer recurrence.
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Always discuss any new or worrisome symptoms with your healthcare provider.
Medically, this is referred to as discordance of a tumor.
It will also be prescribed if the tumor has metastasized to distant areas of the body.
Cells may not be seen on imaging, but are assumed to possibly be present.
If your tumor is HER2-positive and was so before, a different HER2 inhibitor may be used.
Your oncologist can speak to your individual outlook.
There are an increasing number of treatment options available.
Less often, some people may experience a time when their cancer is no longer curable.
Summary
Breast cancer recurrence to the chest wall is when cancer that has been treated comes back.
Recurrence can happen locally, regionally, or as a distant metastasis.
Where the cancer recurs can affect what bang out of symptoms are present.
Many potential treatment options are available.
Keep in mind, everyone’s personal experience and treatment options may be different.
Speak with your healthcare team to discuss your best options.
Radiation can reduce this risk further by about 6%.
Symptoms may vary depending on the extent and area to which the cancer has spread.
It’s best to discuss any new or worsening symptoms with your oncologist as they occur.
Don’t delayprompt treatment is key.
Your healthcare provider will order tests to determine if your breast cancer has spread to the chest wall.
It may be wise to speak to your healthcare provider to discuss your personal risk of recurrence.
Breast cancer can recur in (locally) or near (regionally) the original surgery site.
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