See mammaplasty . The tissue from this area is moved up to the chest to create a breast mound and usually does not require an implant. Also called a TRAM flap. Local recurrence is at the same site as the original cancer. Metastasis means that the disease has recurred at a distant site.
Regional recurrence is in the lymph nodes near the site.
See mammaplasty . A strict, regulated plan of diet, exercise, or other activity designed to reach certain goals. In cancer treatment, a plan to treat cancer. Reappearance of cancer after a disease-free period. A remission may not be a cure.