NCUK Virtual Patient Handbook

ALL treatments have possible side-effects, therefore, it is important to and what impact treatment may have on you, in both the short and lon Everyone is unique, and what might be helpful for you, may not have t type, grade and stage of neuroendocrine cancer. The same is true of follow-on care - so while guidelines might lay out a healthcare needs. The NHS Long Term Plan for Cancer states that “after treatment, the ensures they can get rapid access to clinical support where they are w The Plan further states that patient-centred follow-up should offe • Information about signs and symptoms to look out for - and wh • Rapid re-access to their cancer team, including telephone advi including possible side-effects of treatment • Regular surveillance scans or tests (depending on cancer type is kept to a minimum • Personalised care and support planning and support for self-m the long-term Expert guideline recommendations for those diagnosed with neu There are no standardised, global, guidelines for follow-up care t recommendations for specific sites and grades. Please note: that while expert agreed guidelines exist, follow up arran

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