Usage Note
Nachsorge is the ongoing medical care and monitoring after treatment, surgery, or cancer therapy to prevent relapse or detect complications early. Krebsnachsorge (cancer follow-up) involves regular check-ups over several years.
Examples
"Die Nachsorge nach der Tumor-OP umfasste halbjährliche Kontrolluntersuchungen."
Natural Translation
The aftercare following the tumour operation included half-yearly check-up examinations.
Literal Translation
The aftercare after the tumour operation included half-yearly check-examinations.
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