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Follow Up Care

At Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, we provide care that continues after treatment, including regular follow-up appointments with your doctor and care team.

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Continued Personalized Care

After completing cancer treatment, you may want to resume your pre-diagnosis activities. However, your physical, and emotional well-being may have changed. Your care team is here to assist you.

Your regular follow-up care will involve frequent visits to your oncologist and care team. Initially, follow-up appointments occur every three to four months for several years after treatment, then reduce to once or twice a year thereafter. During these appointments, your doctor will assess any side effects from treatment and may order lab tests and imaging scans to check if your cancer has returned or spread to other parts of the body.

It's important to inform your doctor of any side effects or concerns you may have. The adverse effects of cancer and its treatments can persist for several months post-treatment. Ask your doctor for a recommended follow-up care plan, which may include telehealth visits as an option.

To schedule a follow-up care appointment, call us 404-778-1900. or visit your MyChart patient portal to contact your care team.

Telehealth at Winship

At Winship, we are taking advantage of the latest technologies to provide our patients with options for their care. One of these options is telehealth. Through a telehealth visit, you will connect with your doctor or care team by online video with your mobile device or computer.

Using Emory Healthcare's Emory Connected Care program, we are scheduling telehealth visits for patients whose care can be handled through our telehealth services. At the moment, all telehealth visits are initiated by our care team. If you are interested in holding a future appointment using telehealth, please contact your doctor or care team.

You can find more information about telehealth by visiting the Emory Healthcare website, including step-by-step instructions on using Zoom, a popular online video conferencing application.

Wellness and Support Services at Winship

In addition to providing follow-up medical care, we recognize the importance of the psychological and emotional aspects of living with a cancer diagnosis and of dealing with side effects. Our supportive oncology team addresses these issues in a timely manner with additional support from counselors, dietitians and social service professionals.