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Chapter 10 · Life after
THE QUESTION

And when treatment is over?

The answer in a few cards.

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Regular follow-up

Regular check-ups and help to monitor your health after treatment.

Source: ACS, 2026

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Signs to report

A new lump, pain that lasts, a cough that won't go away, unusual fatigue: tell your doctor.

Source: ACS, 2026

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Keep taking hormone therapy

If it is prescribed, it must be taken for the whole planned period, even if you feel well.

Source: NCI, 2026

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Move, eat well

Regular physical activity and a balanced diet help you regain energy.

Source: ACS, 2026

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Self-image

After a , a prosthesis or breast reconstruction is possible. It is a personal choice.

Source: ACS, 2026

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Work and family life

Getting back to your activities takes time. Go at your own pace.

Source: ACS, 2026

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Fear of it coming back

Being afraid the cancer will come back is common. Talking about it helps you live with this fear.

Source: ACS, 2026

DID YOU KNOW?

In Mauritania, about 1,660 people are living with breast cancer diagnosed in the last 5 years (IARC estimate, 2024).

Source: IARC, GLOBOCAN, 2024

TRUE OR FALSE?

“Once treatment is over, there's no need to see the doctor.”

TRUE OR FALSE?

“You can return to physical activity after breast cancer.”

KEY POINTS
  • Follow-up continues after treatment.
  • Report any new sign.
  • You can live fully after breast cancer.
SOURCES FOR THIS CHAPTER

Information based on publications by the WHO, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the French National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute, Cancer Research UK and published scientific studies. The information on ROSE does not replace the advice of a health professional.

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Sources: ACS, 2026 · NCI, 2026 · IARC, GLOBOCAN, 2024

15 stories to understand it all

Pick a question and let the cards guide you.

01To readWhat is breast cancer?Is a lump in the breast always cancer?5 min read02To readThe signsWould you recognise breast cancer?5 min read03To readRisk factorsWhy do some people get breast cancer and others don't?5 min read04To readScreening, by country and ageShould you wait for a sign before getting a test?5 min read05To readDiagnosis and testsThey found a lump: what happens next?5 min read06To readTypes: hormone-sensitive, HER2, triple-negativeAre all breast cancers the same?5 min read07To readStagesWhat does “stage 2” mean?5 min read08To readTreatmentsHow is breast cancer treated?5 min read09To readLiving with treatment side effectsFatigue, hair, morale: how to get through treatment?5 min read10In progressLife afterAnd when treatment is over?5 min read11To readGenetics and BRCAIs breast cancer passed down in families?5 min read12To readBreast cancer in menCan a man get breast cancer?5 min read13To readYoung womenI'm under 40: can it happen to me?5 min read14To readSupporting a loved oneHow can you help someone with breast cancer?5 min read15To readPreventionCan you reduce your risk of breast cancer?5 min read

Information based on publications by the WHO, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the French National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute, Cancer Research UK and published scientific studies. The information on ROSE does not replace the advice of a health professional.