How do you know if treatment worked?

MountainMia

She said she was wondering about follow-up with scans besides mammograms, IIRC. She would like to feel more sure that there isn't spread to somewhere else. Hence my reply that they don't generally do scans or other tests unless there are symptoms. And yes, I hope she is doing okay and will come back if she needs any help.

ruthbru

It is a hard thing to wrap your head around, but saps all joy and energy if you can't come to some sort of terms with it.

ParakeetsRule

It's definitely hard. I'm glad I was able to deal with it before I became Stage IV. I can't imagine getting that diagnosis after years of believing you were 100% cured!