Hi I’m now in remission for DLBC Lymphoma grade1E in my lower jaw bone. I had 6 rounds of R chop. I luckily hit remission after 2 rounds and had 4 more to make sure and my body was coping, I’m 50 year old male.

Reason why I’m writing is due to the after care I’ve been explained to from my haematology nurses. I had a CT scan 1 month after last chemo which came back ok. Then had meeting with nurse who explained no more scans now but I’m under them for two years any problems just phone and they will act on my concerns. I explained that I was under impression I would be scanned every 2 or 3 or even just 6 months for 2 years. She explained that they do not do that anymore because of unnecessary radiation exposure and the patient knows their own body and explained what relapse symptoms to look out for.

I’m happy in a sense not to have the scanxiety feelings the nervous wait out for results but at same time want their umbrella of safe guarding me for crucial next two years. My cancer has 30 percent chat nice of returning in next two years at least. Has anyone else been offered this new approach?