Managing recurrent, residual or metastatic disease is the sixth of seven steps of the cancer continuum as set out in the Optimal Care Pathways.
This step recognises the likelihood of recurrence depends on many factors such as type of cancer, the stage of cancer at presentation, and the effectiveness of treatment. The management of cancer and cancer-related symptoms for patients who present with recurrent, residual, or metastatic disease should be undertaken by a multidisciplinary team.