Loading…
Loading…
The clinic visit after treatment is not the end of care
Survivorship care after blood cancer addresses disease surveillance, late treatment effects, psychological health, fertility, vaccination and return to work. Risks depend on the disease, treatment exposures and transplant history. A structured follow-up plan helps patients and families know what to watch for and when to seek help.
Haematology & Haemato-Oncology
Authored and reviewed by Dr. Sachita Baniya (MBBS, FCPS (Clinical Haematology), NMC 20158). Evidence-based, no fabricated outcomes.
Survivorship care after blood cancer addresses disease surveillance, late treatment effects, psychological health, fertility, vaccination and return to work. Risks depend on the disease, treatment exposures and transplant history. A structured follow-up plan helps patients and families know what to watch for and when to seek help.
Reviewed by Dr. Sachita Baniya, MBBS, FCPS — Consultant Haemato-Oncologist & Clinical Hematologist (NMC 20158). For evaluation, contact the respective hospital or cancer centre — Kathmandu Cancer Center (KCC) Nepal, Civil Service Hospital Kathmandu, or Advanced Care Hospital.
Follow-up intervals depend on disease risk and time since treatment. Blood counts, disease-specific markers, imaging and marrow tests are used selectively. Late effects include cardiac and pulmonary toxicity, endocrine dysfunction, chronic GVHD, second cancers, fatigue and cognitive change. Vaccination and infection prevention are reviewed.
Survivorship care includes psychological support, fatigue management, exercise, nutrition, fertility counselling and work reintegration. Patients should receive a written summary of their diagnosis, treatment and recommended follow-up. Recurring symptoms should be reviewed promptly rather than assumed to be unrelated.
Guidelines referenced:
NCCN Guidelines — SurvivorshipASCO guidelines on cancer survivorship careEBMT/ESH handbook on long-term follow-up after transplantationContent on this website is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is not a substitute for evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified provider with any questions regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this website. In case of a medical emergency, contact emergency services immediately. No doctor–patient relationship is established by use of this site or by contacting the clinic through the site.