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Are Repeated Blood Tests And CT Scan Enough To Monitor Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma?

My mother was diagnosed with stage 4 ventricular non hodgkins lymphoma. The tumors are very small. The dr says they don't need to do any treatment at this point. They will check blood work every 3 months and CT every 6 months. She is 69 years old, wt 130 and about 5'4". Is this a normal procedure for this? Is she being monitored enough?
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PET CT scan 3 monthly and blood test for complete count every 6 monthly should be done to monitor non hodgkins lymphoma

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Are Repeated Blood Tests And CT Scan Enough To Monitor Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. PET CT scan 3 monthly and blood test for complete count every 6 monthly should be done to monitor non hodgkins lymphoma Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.