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Should have taken care of it, how can they tell for not?

August 25
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That sounds like really encouraging news from your oncologist! It's completely natural to wonder how doctors can tell whether lymphoma is gone or not.

There are a few key ways your medical team monitors for lymphoma after treatment:

- Imaging scans – CT scans or PET/CT scans are commonly used to check for signs of Show Full Answer

That sounds like really encouraging news from your oncologist! It's completely natural to wonder how doctors can tell whether lymphoma is gone or not.

There are a few key ways your medical team monitors for lymphoma after treatment:

- Imaging scans – CT scans or PET/CT scans are commonly used to check for signs of remaining cancer cells in your body
- Blood tests – These help check how well your immune system is functioning and look for any abnormal cell activity
- Physical exams – Your doctor will check for swollen lymph nodes or other physical signs
- Symptom check-ins – Your oncologist will ask about any returning or new symptoms at follow-up visits Regular follow-up appointments are really important even when things look good. During these visits, your doctor watches for any changes and can recommend further treatment quickly if needed.

It's also a great time to ask your oncologist what specific signs or symptoms to watch out for at home between visits. Staying informed and keeping those appointments is one of the best things you can do for yourself right now! πŸŽ‰

August 25
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

I still wonder why they say that your in remission, not the word cured 🀨

August 25
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

I can agree with you on this point Julian. My oncologist stated it will come back it’s just a matter of when. This is just what he said though. He could have been talking about the type of lymphoma I have.

August 25
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

My doctor never does a physical exam! She just ordered blood work. It seems like they just look at you.

August 25

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