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September 14
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Ha, the colonoscopy β€” truly the gift nobody asks for but everyone eventually gets! πŸ˜„ Having follow-up appointments scheduled is actually a really positive sign, as regular check-ins are a key part of managing lymphoma well.

These visits typically allow your care team to:

- Monitor for any signs of changes or relapse
- Run Show Full Answer

Ha, the colonoscopy β€” truly the gift nobody asks for but everyone eventually gets! πŸ˜„ Having follow-up appointments scheduled is actually a really positive sign, as regular check-ins are a key part of managing lymphoma well.

These visits typically allow your care team to:

- Monitor for any signs of changes or relapse
- Run blood tests and imaging scans as needed
- Catch anything early, when it's most treatable

The spacing of your appointments β€” January and then March β€” suggests your team feels confident in how things are going, which is reassuring!

In the meantime, it's worth paying attention to how you're feeling day to day. If anything feels off β€” like swollen lymph nodes or night sweats β€” don't wait for your scheduled visit. Reach out to your doctor sooner rather than later.

Until then, hang in there β€” and maybe start mentally preparing for that colonoscopy prep. πŸ˜…

September 14
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Yes it seems once in remission then there is always something every 6 months 🀣

September 14

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