Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5699187 | Clinical Oncology | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We suggest that, for patients following a planned programme of appointments and investigations, physical examination rarely contributes to the detection of systemic relapse in the follow-up of testicular germ cell tumours. It may therefore be possible to reconfigure follow-up to focus on investigations and telephone contact. We estimate that this change might be appropriate for 40% of attendances and might be welcomed by patients, many of whom find follow-up burdensome. If such a change were considered, patient education would be essential to ensure continuing compliance with the follow-up protocol.
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Authors
N.G. Cunniffe, J. Robson, D. Mazhar, M.V. Williams,