A CT scan is repeated after about two to four months of chemotherapy to be sure that all the sites of lymphoma have responded well to the chemotherapy. When complete remission is documented on the scan, an additional two cycles of chemotherapy will be given in an attempt to prevent the lymphoma from coming back.
When chemotherapy has been stopped, follow-up includes visits to the physician once each month or more frequently, depending on other illnesses or conditions.
• Routine blood tests are obtained, including a chemistry panel and a complete blood count (CBC).
• An elevation of the LDH is an important indication that the lymphoma might have relapsed, so this test should
be routinely ordered during follow-up.
• A physical exam should also be performed once each month and a careful history taken to see if any new
symptoms have developed.
• The CT scan should be repeated in six months and yearly thereafter. A CT scan should also be repeated if any
new symptoms or findings on physical exam develop or if the LDH becomes elevated.
