I was diagnosed in 1998 with early detection breast cancer. I underwent a lumpectomy and node dissection. Out of 13 excised nodes, I had one slightly involved positive node. I am ER negative. I underwent the typical chemotherapy of Adriamycin and Cytoxin and the prescribed radiation. I go to Duke every year for my mammogram and to see my oncologist and surgeon. My last visit was March of 2009. I get more apprehensive with each passing year even though I have been cancer free for eleven years.
What are my chances of a recurrence with my history? I am now 66 years old and in otherwise excellent health.
Thank you for any information you can give me. I know there is always a chance of a recurrence or developing breast cancer in the other breast.
Mrs. Frances Rivenbark