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. 2019 Oct;31(5):707–737. doi: 10.21147/j.issn.1000-9604.2019.05.01

10.

Principles of postoperative follow-up for gastric cancer

Target Strategy
Follow-up after radical surgery for early gastric cancer Frequency:
Every 6 months for the first 3 years, and then annually for up to 5 years
Follow-up items are recommended every time unless particularly stated.
a) clinical history
b) physical examination
c) blood test including tumor markers (CEA and CA19-9)
d) performance status (PS)
e) body weight
f) ultrasound or chest/abdomen CT (when CEA is abnormal) annually
Follow-up after radical surgery or non-resectable palliative treatment for advanced gastric cancer Frequency:
Every 3 months for the first 2 years, then every 6 months for up to 5 years
Follow-up items are recommended every time unless particularly stated.
a) clinical history
b) physical examination
c) blood test including tumor markers (CEA and CA19-9)
d) performance status (PS)
e) body weight
f) ultrasound or chest/abdomen CT (when CEA is abnormal) every 6 months
New or worsening symptoms Any time