Signs and symptoms consistent with breast cancer relapse

Locoregional recurrence

Mass in the ipsilateral breast following breast conserving therapy

Mass in the chest wall after mastectomy

Nipple discharge in the treated breast following breast conserving therapy

Rash localized to the treated breast or chest wall

Axillary, supraclavicular, infraclavicular, or cervical lymph node enlargement

Systemic recurrence

Skeletal relapse: localized, progressive bone pain or tenderness

Pulmonary metastasis: pleuritic chest pain, cough, dyspnea

Liver relapse: right upper quadrant discomfort, fullness, or pain; weight loss; anorexia

CNS metastasis: persistent headache, mental status changes, new onset seizure, focal motor or sensory loss, bladder or bowel dysfunction

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CNS: central nervous system.

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