Regular follow-up appointments after treatment
After treatment, people with bone cancer need regular check-ups every 3-12 months for several years, the aim of which is to ensure that cancer does not return, and to help manage and control any side effects of treatment, and over time the side effects of treatment decrease and medical follow-up appointments decrease with it.
For some patients, bone cancer may return after treatment again, and the risk of recurrence of bone cancer is greater within the first five years after treatment, and if cancer recurs, it is expected that the patient will undergo a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and in some cases of advanced bone cancer will focus Treatment is only to manage symptoms and improve the patient’s quality of life without trying to treat cancer itself.
The necessary follow-up procedures for people with bone cancer vary according to the type and stage of cancer. In general, patients undergo frequent examinations by a doctor, in addition to regular blood tests and x-rays. Regular follow-up includes discussing changes in health and addressing any problems as soon as possible.