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Follow-up Care
Follow-up care after treatment for stomach cancer is important. Even when there
are no longer any signs of cancer, the disease sometimes returns because
undetected cancer cells remained somewhere in the body after treatment. Your
doctor will monitor your recovery and check for
recurrence
of the cancer.
Checkups help ensure that any changes in your health are noted and treated if
needed. Checkups may include a physical exam, lab tests, x-rays, CT scans,
endoscopy, or other tests. Between scheduled visits, you should contact the
doctor if you have any health problems.
Facing Forward Series: Life After Cancer Treatment is an NCI booklet for people
who have finished their treatment. It answers questions about follow-up care
and other concerns. It has tips for making the best use of medical visits. It
also suggests ways to talk with the doctor about making a plan of action for
recovery and future health.
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