I have annual chest x-rays, but have not had scans on a routine basis at all since the end of my treatment (I have had a few over the years if my oncologist felt they were warranted for specific symptoms).

I see my medical oncologist at least twice a year (sometimes more than that if needed, since he became my primary care physician). Also, I see my radiation oncologist annually, and usually see my oral surgeon at least once a year. All of them do palpation exams.

Cathy


Tongue SCC (T2M0N0), poorly differentiated, diagnosed 3/89, partial glossectomy and neck dissection 4/89, radiation from early June to late August 1989