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[Less intensive follow-up after cancer is often equally effective].

Year: 2024

Type: other

Abstract: Follow-up after cancer consists of regular check-ups, aimed at the early detection of recurrences, and aftercare. For most cancers, intensive follow-up strategies are recommended. However, for several cancer types, including breast and colorectal cancer, reducing the follow-up frequency has had no detrimental effects on outcomes such as survival (hazard ratio (HR) 1.05; 95%-BI: 0.96-1.14) and patient satisfaction. In cancers with a favorable prognosis, less intensive follow-up is likely to be equally effective, and can be personalized to individual needs. To do so, current follow-up guidelines must be critically reevaluated, and the benefits of performing regular check-ups should be investigated.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Julien A M Vos, Hidde Swartjes, Dirk J Grünhagen

Institutions: Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Radboud University Nijmegen, Radboud University Medical Center, Erasmus MC

Language: English

Topic: Cancer survivorship and care

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4402900555

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