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.