Post Radiation Surveillance

[41FromMI]

Finished radiation Tuesday, very very glad that is done, still feel like crap, hope I start to feel better soon.

For those of you who opted for radiation with stage I Seminoma, could you post what your follow up schedule is please. I'm trying to get a feel for what I should ask for. My Dr. seems like he wants to put me on whatever I feel is right for me. How often for chest, markers, and cats? My Onco said I would need less frequency since I opted to get nuked. I'll be calling to set up my first since post op next week.

Thanks for any replys.
Mike

[GregF]

Hi Mike,

These guidelines are from the TCRC (See link below). I hope they help you and your doctor establish the proper schedule.

Clinical Stage I Seminoma - Treated with Adjuvant Radiation

Princess Margaret Hospital Protocol

Years 1-3:
Tumor Markers done every 4 months (for the first 2 years only)
Chest X-ray done every 8 months
Physical exam done every 4 months

Years 4-7:
No Tumor Markers required
Chest X-ray done once a year
Physical exam done every 6 months

Years 8-10:
No Tumor Markers required
Chest X-ray done once a year
Physical exam done once a year


OHSU protocol

Year 1: Tumor Markers and Chest X-ray done every 2 months
Year 2: Tumor Markers and Chest X-ray done every 4 months
Years 3-5: Tumor Markers and Chest X-ray done every 6 months
After Year 5: Tumor Markers and Chest X-ray done once a year

http://tcrc.acor.org/whatnow.html