What is the risk of recurrence?

The risk of recurrence (or the chance that cancer will come back) is different for each person. It depends on many factors, including the type of cancer, the treatment you had, and how long it has been since your treatment. If you find yourself haunted by questions of recurrence, ask your doctor to talk realistically about the chances of the cancer coming back. You may find this information reassuring or somewhat unsettling. Whatever information you get, remember that each person’s situation is unique, no matter what statistics are given. There may be factors in your case that make your situation different.