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| Uterine cancer behaves differently in each person, and a standard follow-up schedule would not work for everyone. People with uterine cancer should talk to their doctor about a follow-up plan that suits their individual situation. Follow-up care is often shared among the cancer specialists (oncologists), the gynecologist and the family doctor.
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| After treatment has ended, new symptoms and symptoms that don't go away should be reported to the doctor without waiting for the next scheduled appointment. These may include:
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| pain in the lower abdomen, pelvis, back or legs
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| vaginal bleeding or discharge
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| change in bladder habits
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| change in bowel habits
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| weight loss
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| chronic cough
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| The chance of uterine cancer recurring is greatest within 2 years, so close follow-up is needed during this time.
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| Schedule
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| Follow-up after uterine cancer treatment varies. Follow-up visits are usually scheduled:
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| every 3–4 months for the first 2 years
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| every 6 months for the next 3 years
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| yearly from then on
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| During a follow-up visit, the doctor usually asks questions about the side effects of treatment and how the person is coping. The doctor may do a complete physical examination, including:
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| pelvic examination
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| feeling the lymph nodes in the groin area
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| Pap test to look for cancer cells in the upper part of the vagina, near the area where the uterus used to be
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| Tests may be ordered as part of follow-up or if the doctor suspects the cancer has come back (has recurred).
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| Chest x-ray may be done yearly.
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| CT scan may be done if the woman has symptoms or something is found during the examination.
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| Levels of cancer antigen 125 (CA125) in the blood may be checked if it was elevated before surgery for advanced-stage cancers.
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| If a recurrence is found during follow-up, the oncology team will assess the person with cancer to determine the best treatment options.
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| Read more: http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/uterine/treatment/follow-up/?region=ns#ixzz3maKr56e4
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
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