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Once your treatment is finished, you’ll have regular check-ups at the hospital. These are likely to continue every three to six months for a few years, but will become less frequent as time goes on.
Many people find they get very anxious before their appointments. This is natural and it may help to get support from family, friends or a support organisation.
After treatment you may still have some physical effects to cope with. How quickly things improve will depend on the treatment you had, your age and your general health. Some side effects that develop during treatment may take a long time to get better. It’s likely to take some time for you to fully recover so try not to expect too much of yourself too quickly.
We have a section on adjusting to life after cancer treatment|, which gives useful advice on how to keep healthy and adjust to life after cancer.
For answers, support or just a chat, call the Macmillan Support Line free (Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm)
If you have any questions about cancer, need support or just want someone to talk to, ask Macmillan.