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Follow-up care after treatment

When treatment ends, follow-up begins. Regular checks keep you healthy, catch problems early, and help you rebuild life beyond cancer.

Follow-up typically includes physical exams, imaging of the treated breast and surrounding areas, and management of long-term side effects. The rhythm — every 6–12 months at first, then annually — is set by your team.

What follow-up covers

  • Clinical breast exams and imaging on schedule
  • Regular screening of the other breast
  • Managing long-term treatment effects
  • Bone health, heart health and lifestyle support
  • A survivorship care plan that summarises everything

Between appointments, you know your body best. Any new lump, persistent pain or unusual symptom should be reported — you are the most important early warning system.

In brief

Regular exams and imaging after treatment
A survivorship plan guides the long term
You are the most important monitor

What you can do

Create a survivorship plan

Ask for a written summary of your care and schedule.

Keep the rhythm

Appointments are part of your new healthy routine.

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