About this approach
Survivorship care addresses follow-up testing, late and long-term effects, recurrence concerns, health maintenance, rehabilitation, emotional health, work, relationships, and coordination between oncology and primary care. It can begin before treatment ends and should reflect the person's diagnosis and treatments.
Where it fits: Follow-up care after cancer treatment and during long-term survivorship
Where this treatment is used
Evidence-based surveillance differs by cancer and risk. More testing is not always better and can cause false alarms, radiation exposure, cost, and anxiety.
Procedure and practical considerations
Important needs can be missed when responsibility is unclear between specialists. Patients should know who orders surveillance, who manages treatment effects, and which symptoms require prompt review. Financial, fertility, sexual-health, and mental-health concerns deserve direct attention.
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Sources
Source information checked: 2026-10-07. The links below identify the public and clinic-provided materials used for this page.
Compiled by: Cancer Clinic Finder Editorial Team
- NCI: Follow-Up Medical Care ↗Checked 2026-10-07
- NCI: Late Effects of Cancer Treatment ↗Checked 2026-10-07
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