ASO Visual Abstract: Reassessing the Role of Regular Physical Examination in Post-treatment Breast Cancer Surveillance.

Authors

Anna Levine, Corewell Health West
Luke Terrian, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Medical Student
Daniel Bishay, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Medical Student
Kelsey Lawrence, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Medical Student
G Paul Wright, Corewell Health West
Jessica Thompson, Corewell Health West

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-9-2026

Publication Title

Annals of Surgical Oncology

Abstract

In a large cohort of breast cancer survivors, physical examination rarely detected recurrence relative to imaging or patient-reported methods. Findings suggest limited utility of routine physical examinations in modern surveillance and support reassessment of its role in contemporary survivorship care.

Recommended Citation

Levine A, Terrian L, Bishay D, Lawrence K, Wright GP, Thompson J. ASO visual abstract: Reassessing the role of regular physical examination in post-treatment breast cancer surveillance. Ann Surg Oncol. 2026. doi: 10.1245/s10434-026-19391-w. PMID: 41803587.

DOI

10.1245/s10434-026-19391-w

ISSN

1534-4681

PubMed ID

41803587