Women who have been treated for early breast cancer are at increased risk of local, regional or distant recurrence or development of a new primary breast cancer in the ipsilateral or contralateral breast.

This is why follow-up care by specialists or GPs is essential after the completion of active treatment for early breast cancer.

The Cancer Australia website has published some useful guides about follow-up care, and a recommended follow-up schedule after treatment for early breast cancer:

• Visit Cancer Australia website – Follow up care guide for GP’s
• Visit Cancer Australia website – Shared follow up care