By the time you've completed your treatment, you have come in contact with several specialists who may continue to be involved in some facet of your care. You have been in contact with your surgeon, radiation oncologist, and medical oncologist. For follow-up, some women choose their surgeon, some their medical oncologist, but, in any case, a breast specialist should be in charge of your ongoing breast care. Regular breast follow-up requires a lifetime commitment. You should continue to see your practitioner for general care and for other health problems.
Many women also continue to see their gynecologists.
If you're still menstruating, it should be performed once a month, three or four days after your period has ended. If you've already been through menopause, or are experiencing irregular periods, you should do it once a month, coinciding with some other monthly routine so that you won't forget. You may even choose to mark your calendar for the first of each month as a constant reminder. If you haven't done it in the past, you may wish to seek instructions from your gynecologist or surgeon. The process is much the same after surgery as before for women who have chosen breast conserving treatment.