At your first visit, a provider will review your medical history, perform a physical exam, assess any symptoms you're experiencing as a result of your cancer or treatment, screen for new cancers, and start developing a care plan. Later visits vary. Depending on the issues you're dealing with, your provider may:
Offer recommendations for managing side effects
Monitor you for recurrence
Provide helpful resources
Provide care coordination between your oncologist and primary care provider
Explain follow-up care, including labs, imaging and procedures
Recommend lifestyle changes that can improve overall health and reduce the risk of a recurrence, new cancers or other illnesses