Optic nerve glioma secondary prevention
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Simrat Sarai, M.D. [2]
Overview
Secondary prevention strategies following optic nerve glioma include lifelong follow-up care which further includes a visit to a clinic every year for screening of tumor recurrence, management of disease complications, and management of side-effects of treatment.
Secondary Prevention
Lifelong follow-up care is crucial if the child has been treated for optic pathway glioma. It's important to visit a clinic every year to:
- Screen for tumor recurrence and/or secondary cancers
- Management of disease complications
- Management of late side-effects of treatment
A follow up visit includes the following:
- Laboratory tests
- Imaging scans
- A complete physical examination
Coping and support As having a cancer as a child can be emotionally and socially stressful, all of the family's emotional and quality-of -life needs should be met. The children and their families may benefit from counseling or a support group.