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  • Oncology
  • Primary Care Medicine
  • Cancer Survivorship

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  • The number of adult cancer survivors is growing globally.
  • Survivors are at increased risk for cancer recurrence and secondary malignancies long after treatment.
  • Primary care physicians are increasingly responsible for the long-term follow-up of cancer survivors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline surveillance strategies for adult cancer survivors.
  • To guide primary care providers in managing long-term cancer risks in survivors.
  • To emphasize the importance of personalized surveillance based on individual patient factors.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on cancer surveillance protocols.
  • Analysis of factors influencing recurrence and secondary cancer development (primary malignancy, treatment, hereditary syndromes).
  • Synthesis of evidence-based recommendations for common malignancies.

Main Results:

  • Surveillance strategies must be individualized.
  • Key factors include primary cancer type, chemotherapy/radiation exposure, and genetic predispositions (e.g., BRCA mutations).
  • Proactive screening can detect recurrence or secondary cancers early.

Conclusions:

  • Effective surveillance is crucial for improving outcomes in cancer survivors.
  • Primary care providers need clear guidelines for survivor follow-up.
  • Personalized surveillance plans enhance the detection of recurrent and secondary cancers.