How is breast cancer recurrence diagnosed?

How is breast cancer recurrence diagnosed?

Your healthcare provider will conduct some of the same tests you had at the original diagnosis. You may need additional tests like bone scans or X-rays to check for cancer spread.

Tests for breast cancer recurrence include:

• Blood tests for cancer tumor markers (proteins).
• Mammogram.
• Ultrasound.
• MRI, CT scan or positron emission tomography (PET) scan.
• Biopsy of the site of suspected recurrence.