Z08: Follow-up examination after treatment for malignant neoplasms

Follow-up examination after treatment for malignant neoplasms, also commonly known as cancer, involves special medical check-ups carried after a patient has undergone treatment for cancer. The purpose of these examinations is to monitor the patient's progress after therapy, ensuring that there's no recurrence or spread of the cancerous cells. Furthermore, these appointments give health professionals a chance to identify any late side effects from cancer treatment, serving as an essential part of patient care after cancer. Symptoms and disease progression can vary widely from person to person, as it depends on the specific type of cancer, its location, and the treatment methods used. The health of various body systems could be affected, based on these same factors. These follow-up examinations may involve routine physical examinations, blood tests, or additional scans as advised by the medical professional to keep a close eye on the treated area and other parts of the body.