Brenda. Beautiful and helpful post. Great advice. Thank you for sharing. Love and hugs!
February 6
Hello AndiHunt. Doctors don't know why breast cancer comes back for some but not for others. Everyone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer has some risk of recurrence and this risk is different for each person. One of the best ways to continue to keep your risk recurrence low is to stay on track with your treatment plan. Also maintaining a healthy weight and exercising regularly can help reduce your risk recurrence. Regular follow up with a health care team is essential to monitor for any signs of recurrence. Take care and 🙏🙏🙏🙏 for you.
February 4
What are your concerns about HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer recurrence after 13 years in remission with heart damage from treatment?
It's completely understandable to feel frightened about recurrence, especially after experiencing heart damage from treatment. Many MyBCTeam members share these same worries.
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What are your concerns about HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer recurrence after 13 years in remission with heart damage from treatment?
It's completely understandable to feel frightened about recurrence, especially after experiencing heart damage from treatment. Many MyBCTeam members share these same worries.
The good news is that HER2-positive breast cancer recurrence is most likely to happen within the first five years after diagnosis. Since you've been in remission for 13 years, your risk of recurrence is significantly lower than it was in those early years.
About recurrence timing:
- Most HER2-positive breast cancer recurrences occur within 5 years of the original diagnosis
- About 25% of people with HER2-positive breast cancer experience recurrence within 10 years after targeted therapy
- Being beyond the 10-year mark puts you in a more favorable position
What you can do:
- Continue regular follow-ups with your cancer care team
- Perform breast self-exams to catch any changes early
- Discuss your heart health monitoring with your oncologist, as heart damage requires ongoing attention
- Share your fears with your care team - they can provide personalized reassurance based on your specific situation
Your long remission is encouraging. While it's natural to worry, staying connected with your medical team and monitoring your health gives you the best chance of catching any changes early when they're most treatable.
February 4
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