Can breast cancer recur after breast reconstruction?
In rare instances, breast cancer can recur after a lumpectomy or mastectomy with or without reconstruction. Modern techniques, such as mammogram, ultrasound, and MRI, allow detection of breast cancer recurrences even in the setting of a reconstructed breast. Your team of physicians will monitor you for recurrences with the appropriate tests after your mastectomy and reconstruction. Several studies showed no difference in recurrence detection or patient survivals in patient with or without reconstructions..
