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. 2018 Oct 19;78(10):927–948. doi: 10.1055/a-0646-4522
No. Recommendations/ Statements EG LoE Sources
6.35. The follow-up of patients with breast cancer starts once primary loco-regional treatment has been concluded. Follow-up consists of taking the patientʼs medical history, a physical examination, medical counselling, care and guidance as well as diagnostic imaging procedures to detect local or loco-regional recurrence or contralateral breast cancer.
If any of the findings are suspicious, follow-up must take a system-oriented approach.
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91 ,  93 ,  94 ,  95 ,  96 ,  97 ,  98 ,  99 ,  100
6.36. If required, specialized oncologists and other medical professionals, for example psycho-oncologists, physiotherapists, lymphologists, specialized oncology nurses, breast care nurses, etc., should also be involved in the individual follow-up of breast cancer patients. Depending on the individual requirements of patients, patients should also receive information about further opportunities for counselling and care including information on available self-help support groups. EC
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