Goals of tumor follow-up care
Tumor follow-up care pursues several important goals:
- Early detection of a relapse: Regular examinations help to detect possible new tumor formations at an early stage.
- Detection of concomitant and secondary diseases: Therapies such as chemotherapy or radiation can have long-term side effects that must be treated in a timely manner.
- Support psychological and social stability: In addition to medical monitoring, it is important to provide emotional and social support to patients in order to promote their quality of life.
Process of tumor follow-up care
Follow-up care usually begins immediately after cancer treatment has been completed. Typical components include:
- Physical Examinations: To detect changes such as swelling or pain.
- Imaging procedures: Ultrasound, CT or MRI can be used to check internal organs and tissue.
- Laboratory tests: Blood and urine tests provide information about the general state of health and any abnormalities.
The exact aftercare plan is individually tailored to the patient and takes into account factors such as the type of tumor, the stage of the disease and the therapy carried out.
Importance of aftercare
Regular participation in tumor follow-up care is crucial to staying healthy in the long term. In addition to medical check-ups, it also offers patients the opportunity to ask questions and talk about physical or mental complaints.
Tips for those affected
- Keep all follow-up appointments and speak openly with your doctor.
- Pay attention to your lifestyle: A healthy diet, regular exercise and avoiding smoking can promote your recovery.
- Seek support from self-help groups or advice centers to enable you to exchange ideas with other affected people.
Tumor follow-up care is an important step in ensuring healing and leading a good long-term life after the disease. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or need support. We accompany you on your path to recovery!