Follow-up Treatment For Kidney Cancer

Follow-up care after treatment for kidney cancer is important. Even when the cancer seems to have been removed or destroyed in full, the disease sometimes returned because cancer cells can live inside the body after treatment. Doctors monitor the healing of people treated for kidney cancer and recurrence of the cancer test. Checkups help ensure that any changes in the health record. The patient may have lab tests, chest x-rays, CT scans, or other tests.

NCI has prepared a brochure for people who have completed their treatment to help answer questions about follow-up care and other concerns.

 Support for people with kidney cancer

Living with a serious illness such as kidney cancer is not easy. People with kidney cancer may be concerned about serving their families, maintain their jobs, or continuing daily activities. Concerns about the treatments and control the side effects, hospitalization, hospitalization hospitals, and drug bills are also common. Doctors, nurses, and other members of the health care team can answer questions about treatment, working, or other activities. Meet with a social worker, counselor, or member of the religious can be beneficial to those who want to talk about their feelings or discuss their concerns. Often, a social worker can suggest resources for financial aid, transportation (transport), home care, or emotional support.

Support groups can also help. In these groups, patients or their family members meet with other patients or their families to share what they have learned about coping with illness and the effects of treatment. These groups may offer support in private, via telephone, or on the Internet. Patients may want to talk to a member of their health care team about finding a support group.
Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER can provide information to help patients and their families find the programs, services, and publications.