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Cancer Surveillance

Meaning

Cancer Surveillance is the systematic and ongoing clinical monitoring of individuals who have been treated for cancer or those who are at high genetic or environmental risk of developing malignancy. This process involves scheduled clinical visits, imaging studies, and biomarker testing to detect recurrence early or identify the emergence of a new primary tumor, allowing for timely therapeutic intervention. Effective surveillance is paramount for optimizing long-term survival and quality of life following a cancer diagnosis.