Follow-up Care
Regular check-ups are essential for monitoring your health after cancer treatment. These visits help detect signs of recurrence, manage long-term side effects, and address new health concerns. Your follow-up care plan is personalized and may include physical exams, blood tests, and imaging tests to ensure your continued well-being.
Regular Check-Ups
Regular check-ups are essential for monitoring your health after cancer treatment. These visits help detect any signs of recurrence, manage long-term side effects, and address any new health concerns. Your follow-up care plan will be tailored to your specific needs and may include physical exams, blood tests, and imaging tests.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute – Adult Survivorship Program
Provides personalized follow-up care plans, including monitoring for recurrence and managing long-term effects.
Livestrong – Your Survivorship Care Plan
Offers tools to develop a personalized post-treatment care plan, emphasizing the importance of regular check-ups and screenings.
National Cancer Institute – Follow-Up Medical Care
Discusses the necessity of regular medical check-ups after cancer treatment to monitor health and manage any ongoing issues.
Cancer Screening
Screening tests play a crucial role in early detection of cancer recurrence and new cancers. Depending on your type of cancer and treatment history, your doctor may recommend regular screenings such as mammograms, colonoscopies, or other specific tests. Detecting issues early makes them easier to treat and improves long-term health outcomes.
American Cancer Society – Cancer Screening Guidelines
Provides detailed recommendations for various cancer screenings based on age and risk factors.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Cancer Screening Tests
Offers information on recommended screening tests for different types of cancer.
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force – A and B Recommendations
Lists current cancer screening recommendations with evidence-based guidelines.
