One of the most frustrating things about being treated for breast cancer is when the treatment is over. After months of blood tests, and doctors appointments, and being pushed and prodded and infused and radiated, it's over. Now what? What do I do now? Am I cured? What tests should I be having done on a semi-annual or annual basis? Do I stay with my oncologist for the long term or do I go back to my regular doctor?

Finally this frustration is receiving the attention it deserves. Medical professionals are realizing that they must come up with a recommended follow-up plan for survivors - of all cancers, not just breast cancer. The link below leads to a wonderful article about follow-up. Read it and discuss it with your own doctor. And realize that while the article does not recommend some tests because they "do not save lives" you and your doctor may elect to have them done.

http://asco.org/portal/site/ASCO/menuitem.c543a013502b2a89de912310320041a0/?vgnextoid=8ba694b14d005110VgnVCM100000ed730ad1RCRD&cpsextcurrchannel=1

Know that you're not alone, all of us still wonder if we're doing all the right things, if what we feel is "normal," and whether or not we're still in 100% remission.