What Tests Or Scan Do You Have For The Routine Check Up Appointments?
My mom was diagnosed with DLBCL, early stage mid last year and reached complete remission after three rounds of Rchop. We decided to complete the 6 rounds which finished in October last year, then had another scan which also showed complete remission. For the check up appointments, her haematologist said she only needed to have blood tests but I read here that people also have scan for the check up. I am a bit confused. Do you also have PET scan/CT scan for the check-up or only blood tests?
JanTran,
I was told that I will only be having blood work unless I show symptoms of a relapse. I have a complete blood panel plus an LDH blood test also. Kelly
Jan, Most oncologist do Ct/Pet every 3 months for 2 years the every 6 months or every year .
There are some oncologist that believe you are fine with normal blood work and no new clinical symptoms .This is especially true for Dlcbl because it grows fast and clinical symptoms are usually present at the time of recurrence
Best regards
Frank
Hey Jan, I think getting a Pet Scan every four months is good. Getting bloodwork monthly or bimonthly is a good idea too.Always stay one step ahead. The best to you
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