What happens after radiation therapy?
During your weeks of treatment, you will be monitored by the radiation oncologist at regularly scheduled visits. During these check-ups, your doctor will • Discuss and monitor any side effects you experience from radiation treatments • Check for any signs of recurrent disease • Perform a physical exam • Possibly send you for lab tests and/or x-rays • Answer any questions you have Once all treatments are completed, the radiation oncologist will want to see you for follow-up and will coordinate additional visits with other doctors involved in your care. Follow-up care might include: • More cancer treatment • Routine blood tests, x-ray images and lab work • Rehabilitation • Counseling Taking good care of yourself is an important part of following through after radiation treatments.
