After breast cancer - Implications for long-term primary care

Fear of recurrence is a constant, nagging companion for many of the more th an 2 million American women who have survived breast cancer. Primary care p hysicians are in an ideal position to help many of these women, not only th rough regular examinations and reassurance, but also through comprehensive primary and secondary prevention strategies. In this article, Drs Ritter, L ove, and Osman discuss cancer surveillance, delayed adjuvant therapy, sexua l function, fertility, pregnancy, menopause, and lymphedema management in b reast cancer survivors.