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| Overview: Wilms' Tumor |
What Happens After Treatment for Wilms' Tumor? |
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Follow-up tests: The schedule for follow-up exams and tests depends on the stage of the cancer when it was found and the histology, as well as any problems the child may have had during treatment. Since most patients have had a kidney removed, blood and urine tests are done to see how well the remaining kidney is working. Ultrasound and x-rays are often used to look for any return of the cancer.
New symptoms: It is important to report any new symptoms to the doctor right away, since they may be an early warning of cancer coming back or of long term side effects of treatment.
If the cancer does recur, the treatment and outlook depend on the cancer's histology and the prior treatment. The usual treatment for Wilms' tumor that recurs is surgery, radiation therapy, and more chemotherapy.
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