Most people diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States will live for many years. Eighty-nine percent of those treated for breast cancer will survive five years, and 82 percent will survive 10 years [1]. (It is important to note that these numbers show survival for people diagnosed up to 10 years ago. With more recent advances in treatment and early detection, people diagnosed with breast cancer today may have even greater survival rates.) However, once your treatment is over, your life changes in many ways. You face a new set of issues and concerns. You may have side effects like lymphedema or have issues related to sexuality, fertility or menopause. You may be concerned about the health of others in your family and also worry that your own cancer will come back. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to ease many of your concerns.
Updated 10/19/09
