It doesn't go away- though it gets a little easier after the first and second year. I was told that IF any cancer cells managed to survive treatment, and found an opportunity to cause trouble, it might take two years for aggressive cells/new tumor to become large enough to be picked up on scans. That's why they say recurrence is most likely (at least for us HER2+ gals) in the first two years, but the oncologist usually continues to monitor you for 5 years. The trick (at least for me) is to remind myself I am doing everything within reason to avoid BC-the Sequel, and the rest of it is out of my hands. My goal/intention is to enjoy the life I fought for- no matter what. Tomorrow is not promised to any of us anyway. You will find your way through this as well! Tight hugs!

My cancer came back at 4 years and now it’s 10 years since the original diagnosis. I have been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.

It's nerve racking to go get the mamogram but when they tell you it's okay, you are filled with joy. Yearly mamograms are important because if the cancer does come back, you need immediate medical attention.