What’s the protocol for stage IIc once NED

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    • March 4, 2012 at 10:36 pm
    scots
    Participant
      I’m currently a year 1/2 NED. Completed is year of interferon and several sessions of radiation. I see my dermatologist every 3 months. Oncologist every 6 months starting this month. Last scan was in December and it was clear. How often should scans be done? Any opinions or advice would be appreciated.

      Scot

      I’m currently a year 1/2 NED. Completed is year of interferon and several sessions of radiation. I see my dermatologist every 3 months. Oncologist every 6 months starting this month. Last scan was in December and it was clear. How often should scans be done? Any opinions or advice would be appreciated.

      Scot

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        • March 6, 2012 at 12:10 pm
        MeNDave
        Participant

          My husband, at Stage IIIB, received scans at every 6 months.  His oncologist also recommended the option of just chest x-rays, instead of the standard chest/pelvic/abnominal scans.   Oncologists all seem to have a seperate opinion on scan schedules, so the most important one is going to be the one you feel comfortable with.  Also, trust your gut.  If something doesn't feel right, have them check it out.

          Be vigilant, but not paranoid.  A fine line if you ask me, but one that every cancer patient seems to have to manage.

          Best wishes,

          Maria

          • March 6, 2012 at 12:10 pm
          MeNDave
          Participant

            My husband, at Stage IIIB, received scans at every 6 months.  His oncologist also recommended the option of just chest x-rays, instead of the standard chest/pelvic/abnominal scans.   Oncologists all seem to have a seperate opinion on scan schedules, so the most important one is going to be the one you feel comfortable with.  Also, trust your gut.  If something doesn't feel right, have them check it out.

            Be vigilant, but not paranoid.  A fine line if you ask me, but one that every cancer patient seems to have to manage.

            Best wishes,

            Maria

            • March 6, 2012 at 12:10 pm
            MeNDave
            Participant

              My husband, at Stage IIIB, received scans at every 6 months.  His oncologist also recommended the option of just chest x-rays, instead of the standard chest/pelvic/abnominal scans.   Oncologists all seem to have a seperate opinion on scan schedules, so the most important one is going to be the one you feel comfortable with.  Also, trust your gut.  If something doesn't feel right, have them check it out.

              Be vigilant, but not paranoid.  A fine line if you ask me, but one that every cancer patient seems to have to manage.

              Best wishes,

              Maria

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