Follow-up care
Follow-up care is important to maintain good health after treatment and to watch for signs of recurrence. Follow-up care is extremely important in the first five years after treatment because risk of recurrence is highest during this time. In colorectal cancer, 80% of recurrence occurs in the first 2-3 years after surgery and 95% occurs within 5 years.
Follow-up care includes:
Physical examination every 3-6 months
CT scan of chest and abdomen every 6-12 months
Colonoscopy one…