| About 10% (1 out of every 10) of women who have breast-sparing
surgery along with radiation therapy get cancer in the same breast within 12
years. If this happens, you will need a mastectomy, but it will not affect how
long you live. |
About 5% (1 out of every 20) of women who have a mastectomy will
get cancer on the same side of their chest within 12 years. |
About 5% (1 out of every 20) of women who have a mastectomy will
get cancer on the same side of their chest within 12 years. Breast
reconstruction surgery does not affect the chances of your cancer coming back. |
