[[{"@type":["BlogPosting"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/a-guide-to-active-cancer-surveillance\/#BlogPosting","@context":{"@vocab":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","kg":"http:\/\/g.co\/kg"},"url":["https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/a-guide-to-active-cancer-surveillance\/","https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/a-guide-to-active-cancer-surveillance\/"],"publisher":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/"}],"author":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/a-guide-to-active-cancer-surveillance\/#BlogPosting_author_Organization","name":"Regional Cancer Care Associates"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/a-guide-to-active-cancer-surveillance\/#BlogPosting_image_ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Doctor-Scanning-Patient.jpg"}],"headline":"A Guide to Active Cancer Surveillance","dateModified":"2021-11-11T14:29:14+00:00","datePublished":"2019-01-28T10:54:32+00:00","description":"When cancer is gone, you enter into remission. However, there\u2019s a chance the cancer could return. RCCA has a guide to help you understand active cancer surveillance.","articleBody":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJanuary 28, 2019\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\nAfter a patient\u2019s cancer is cured, they still need to continue seeing their doctor. Follow-up care is extremely important to make sure the patient is recovering well. Doctors also need to check for signs that the cancer might have come back. To learn more about active cancer surveillance, talk to your doctor at Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA).\nUnderstanding Active Cancer Surveillance\nWhen cancer comes back after you\u2019ve been declared cancer-free, it\u2019s called recurrence. Recurrence can happen with any type of cancer, in any part of the body and at any time. It might come back after a few weeks or a few months, or even a few years down the road. The risk is higher during the first five years after treatment.\nUnfortunately, cancer recurrence cannot always be prevented. That\u2019s why you and your doctors do something called active cancer surveillance. That way, if the cancer does return, you\u2019ll be able to catch it early and start another round of treatment as soon as possible.\nKnowing What Signs to Look For\nYour doctor will ask you to come in regularly for scans and tests. The tests will be more frequent at first and then phase out overtime. For example, a breast cancer survivor typically has a breast exam every couple of months for the first five years. After that, she might have an exam only once a year.\nThere are also things you can do at home. Your body will most likely look and feel different after cancer treatment. But, it\u2019s important to know what signs are normal side effects, and what signs are not normal. Your doctor can help you understand what to look for. If you do notice anything unusual, tell them right away.\nAccording to the American Cancer Society, the most common signs of recurrence in general include:\nReturn of cancer symptoms you had beforeNew or unusual painUnexplained weight lossUnexplained bruising and bleedingChills or feversHeadachesDifficulty breathingBlood in urine or stoolAppearance of unusual lumps or swellingNausea and vomitingLingering coughRash, itching or wheezing\nBeating cancer is a time to celebrate, but it\u2019s also an important time for active cancer surveillance. If you need help coping with stress or have concerns about symptoms, reach out to your nearest RCCA office for resources today.\nwe are here for you\nFor more information or to schedule an appointment, call 844-346-7222. You can also schedule an appointment by calling the RCCA location nearest you.\nRELATED ARTICLES\nRegional Cancer Care Associates is one of fewer than 200 medical practices in the country selected to participate in the Oncology Care Model (OCM); a recent Medicare initiative aimed at improving care coordination and access to and quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing chemotherapy treatment.\n\u00a9 2022 Regional Cancer Care Associates. 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