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Follow-up Care
Follow-up care after treatment for prostate cancer is important. Even when the
cancer seems to have been completely removed or destroyed, 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 lab tests, x-rays,
biopsies, or other tests. Between scheduled visits, you should contact your
doctor if you have any health problems.
Facing Forward Series: Life After Cancer Treatment is an NCI booklet for people
who have completed 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 your doctor about creating a plan of action for
recovery and future health.
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