Cancer Survivorship, a Unique and Growing Cohort in Medical Practice: Radiology Perspective

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Article Outline

• Abstract
• Pulmonary
• Genitourinary
• Musculoskeletal
• Gastrointestinal
• Monitoring for Recurrence
• Conclusions
• References

We will review the radiologic manifestation of the common consequences of cancer and its therapy. There are 2 general sequelae:

•Organ, tissue, or systemic damage related to therapy. Typically, this will include local scarring and inflammation due to surgery or radiation therapy. In addition, systemic therapy may cause inflammation, scarring, or necrosis in a broad range of target organs, including the lung, liver, kidneys, brain, and peripheral nerves.

•Emergence of a new cancer site: This will most frequently represent late-recurrence of the initial treated tumor. However, second primary cancers may result from the same underlying germline mutation that produces the original tumor (eg, ovarian cancer in BRCCA1 mutations) or as a result of mutagenic effects of radiation or chemotherapy.

 

Table. Summary of Some of the Available Imaging Modalities for Common Diagnoses in Oncologic Patients