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I just read a book titled, After Breast Cancer, Answers to the Questions You're Afraid to Ask by Musa Mayer. The book is a Patient-Centered Guide.

What I found most helpful was the information on follow up care and the explanation as to why doctors do not perform more tests as part of follow up care. I know several of us, including me, found this a cause for concern and we've discussed this on several threads.

What really made me feel better was the book told me exactly what my onc told me. I'm not saying it was easy to read some of this, but it gives facts & stats as to why this isn't done and explains all the tests that can be done in great detail.

I'm a realist and I like to know all the facts and understand the why's of things.

The entire book was very good and I could not put it down. I just finished my treatment so it was timely for me. The main topics of the book are:

Common fears after treatment ends
Stories and advice from other survivors
Follow up testing
Facts about recurrence
How your risk lessens over time
Ways to reduce your "worry time"

I would highly recommend it. Some of you may already be familiar with it, but wanted to share just in case it hasn't been mentioned.