Oncology — Chemotherapy Follow-up Template
The Chemotherapy Follow-up Template is designed for oncologists managing patients on active systemic cancer therapy. This template documents treatment tolerance, toxicity grading, response assessment, and dose modifications. Supports appropriate billing for established patient visits and includes CTCAE toxicity grading, lab monitoring, symptom management, and treatment continuation decisions. Ideal for medical oncology infusion centers and cancer treatment facilities.
Template
Visit Information
Date: [Date]
Visit type: Pre-chemotherapy / Post-chemotherapy / Treatment assessment
Days since last treatment: [X]
Patient Identification
Diagnosis: [Cancer type, stage]
Current regimen: [Name]
Cycle: [X] of [X] planned
Day: [X] of cycle
Treatment intent: Curative / Neoadjuvant / Adjuvant / Palliative
Current Status
Performance status: ECOG [0-4]
- Change from baseline: None / Improved / Declined
Weight: [X] — Change: [+/- X] lbs since last visit
BSA: [X] m² — Dose recalculation needed: Yes / No
Interval History
Overall tolerance: Good / Fair / Poor
Toxicity Assessment (CTCAE v5.0)
Hematologic:| Toxicity | Grade | Nadir | Current | Management |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neutropenia | [0-4] | [Date, ANC] | [ANC] | [G-CSF, delay] |
| Anemia | [0-4] | [Hgb] | [Hgb] | [Transfusion, ESA] |
| Thrombocytopenia | [0-4] | [Plt] | [Plt] | [Transfusion, delay] |
Febrile neutropenia: No / Yes — [Date, management]
Bleeding: No / Yes — [Description]
Infections: No / Yes — [Type, treatment]
| Toxicity | Grade | Duration | Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea | [0-3] | [Days] | [Antiemetics] |
| Vomiting | [0-4] | [Episodes/day] | [Antiemetics] |
| Diarrhea | [0-5] | [Stools/day] | [Antidiarrheals] |
| Constipation | [0-4] | [Days] | [Laxatives] |
| Mucositis | [0-4] | [Description] | [Treatment] |
| Anorexia | [0-3] | [Duration] | [Support] |
| Toxicity | Grade | Description | Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peripheral neuropathy | [0-4] | [Sensory/motor, distribution] | [Dose modification] |
| Cognitive | [0-3] | [Description] | [Support] |
| Toxicity | Grade | Description | Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand-foot syndrome | [0-3] | [Description] | [Treatment] |
| Rash | [0-4] | [Distribution] | [Treatment] |
| Alopecia | [0-2] | [Extent] | [Support] |
| Nail changes | [0-2] | [Description] | [Treatment] |
| Toxicity | Grade | Description | Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | [0-3] | [Impact on ADLs] | [Support] |
| Fever | [0-3] | [Max temp] | [Evaluation] |
| Toxicity | Grade | Description | Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | [0-4] | [BP readings] | [Medications] |
| Cardiac | [0-5] | [Symptoms, EF change] | [Cardiology] |
[List any additional toxicities with CTCAE grade]
Symptom Control
Pain: [0-10] — Controlled: Yes / No
- Current regimen: [Medications]
- Adjustment needed: None / [Change]
Antiemetic efficacy: Good / Fair / Poor
- Current regimen: [Medications]
- Adjustment: None / [Change]
Sleep: Normal / Insomnia — Treatment: [If applicable]
Mood: Normal / Depressed / Anxious — Referral: [If needed]
Laboratory Review
Pre-Treatment Labs ([Date])
CBC:
- WBC: [X] (ANC: [X])
- Hgb: [X]
- Plt: [X]
CMP:
- Cr: [X], GFR: [X]
- Bilirubin: [X]
- AST/ALT: [X]/[X]
- Albumin: [X]
Other: [Tumor markers, specific labs]
Lab Trends
| Parameter | Baseline | Nadir | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANC | [X] | [X] | [X] | [Stable/improving/declining] |
| Hgb | [X] | [X] | [X] | [Stable/improving/declining] |
| Plt | [X] | [X] | [X] | [Stable/improving/declining] |
Physical Examination
Vital Signs
BP: [X/X]
HR: [X]
Temp: [X]°F
Weight: [X]
SpO2: [X]%
General
Appearance: [Well, fatigued, ill-appearing]
ECOG: [0-4]
Focused Exam
HEENT: [Mucositis assessment]
Cardiovascular: [Rhythm, edema]
Pulmonary: [Breath sounds]
Abdominal: [Hepatomegaly, ascites]
Skin: [Rash, hand-foot syndrome, port site]
Neurologic: [Neuropathy assessment]
Port/Line Assessment
Type: Port / PICC / Hickman
Site: [Clean, dry, intact / Concerns]
Function: Good / [Issues]
Response Assessment (if applicable)
Last restaging: [Date]
Imaging: [Modality, findings]
Response: CR / PR / SD / PD (RECIST criteria)
Tumor markers: [Trend]
Treatment Decision
Eligibility for Today's Treatment
Labs acceptable: Yes / No — [Issues]
Toxicities acceptable: Yes / No — [Grade limiting]
Performance status acceptable: Yes / No
Decision:
[ ] Proceed with treatment as planned
[ ] Proceed with dose modification
[ ] Hold treatment — Reason: [X]
[ ] Treatment complete
[ ] Change regimen
Dose Modifications
Prior modifications: None / [List]
Today's modifications:
| Drug | Standard Dose | Today's Dose | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Dose] | [Dose] | [Toxicity/lab] |
Cumulative dose: [If tracking required — anthracyclines, etc.]
Supportive Medications
Growth factors: Not indicated / [G-CSF schedule]
Antiemetics: [Pre-medications]
Hydration: Standard / Enhanced — [Volume]
Other pre-meds: [Steroids, antihistamines, etc.]
Plan
1) [Treatment decision with specific drugs/doses]
2) [Dose modifications if any]
3) [Toxicity management]
4) [Supportive care adjustments]
5) [Labs and monitoring]
Orders
- [ ] Chemotherapy: [Regimen, doses]
- [ ] Pre-medications: [List]
- [ ] Supportive medications: [List]
- [ ] Labs: [Type, timing]
- [ ] Imaging: [If indicated]
- [ ] Growth factor: [If indicated]
Patient Education
- Treatment plan for today
- Expected side effects
- When to call/emergency instructions
- Next appointment
Follow-up
Next treatment: [Date]
Next labs: [Date]
Restaging: [Date if indicated]
Return sooner if: [Fever, severe symptoms, concerns]
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