I have all the follow up tests including ultrasound, MRI, CT scan and Chest X-ray exactly two months post treatment to confirm the status of tumours in my tonsil and left neck. This had been planned and scheduled during my treatment time since the oncologist had to forward my name early for an appointment to be made since there are a large number of cancer patients in need of such tests in my place.I had monthly meetings with my oncologist for six months and then it was switched to bimonthly until now. Scanning tests were arranged at a half year interval. Sometimes I feel a bit bothered by all these tests and appointments but then I remind myself that the more closely I am watched, the earlier the dectection of any recurrence will be.

Karen stage 4 tonsil cancer diagnosed in 9/01.