Seminoma secondary prevention
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujit Routray, M.D. [2]
Overview
Effective measures for the secondary prevention of seminoma include regular follow-ups for every 2–6 months for the first 3 years and every 6–12 months after 3 years. Tests are often part of follow-up care include blood tests to check serum tumor marker levels, chest x-rays, and CT scans of the abdomen and pelvis.
Secondary Prevention
- Effective measures for the secondary prevention of seminoma include:[1][2]
- Follow-up patients
- Every 2–6 months for the first 3 years
- Every 6–12 months after 3 years
- Follow-up test include:
- Blood tests to check serum tumor marker levels to see if they returned to normal after treatment
- Chest x-rays to check if cancer has metastasized to the lungs
- CT scans of the abdomen and pelvis to look for any residual disease or that has metastasized elsewhere
- Follow-up patients
References
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(help) - ↑ Boujelbene N, Cosinschi A, Boujelbene N, Khanfir K, Bhagwati S, Herrmann E, Mirimanoff RO, Ozsahin M, Zouhair A (August 2011). "Pure seminoma: a review and update". Radiat Oncol. 6: 90. doi:10.1186/1748-717X-6-90. PMC 3163197. PMID 21819630.