Nachsorge und Rehabilitation noch zeitgemäß?*

inquiry of 103 patients with resected solid tumors showed that the tumor aftercare is judged positively by the majority and that the follow-up of these patients should be performed by the institution of primary therapy or in close cooperation with this hospital. From the point of view of surgical oncology, rehabilitation is especially indicated in case of significant underweight, problems of oral food in-take, immobility, necessity of psychologic conduct and lacking of domestic care.