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After treatment

It's normal to feel lots of different emotions when you finish cancer treatment. We're here to help. Find out about follow-up care, managing treatment effects and making healthy lifestyle changes.

 

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Finishing treatment
At the end of treatment your cancer team will talk to you about what to expect and what your follow-up is likely to involve.
Follow-up care after treatment
After cancer treatment, you will have follow-up care from your healthcare team to make sure everything is going well and find out if you have any concerns.
Beginning to recover
After cancer treatment you may find you need time to regain and rebuild your physical and emotional health. We have advice to help you with your recovery.
Lifestyle and well-being after treatment

A healthy lifestyle can help your body recover after treatment. It can also help to reduce the risk of other illnesses, such as heart disease, diabetes and strokes.
Late effects of treatment

There are different terms used to describe side effects that develop after treatment, or side effects that you still have after treatment is over. The two most commonly used terms are long-term effects and late effects.
Making decisions about work after treatment

Deciding what to do about work after you have finished cancer treatment can depend on your situation. Find out more about the choices you may need to make.
Being aware of symptoms
Worrying about cancer coming back is very common. Ask your doctor or nurse if there are any symptoms you should look out for after treatment finishes.
If cancer comes back
If cancer comes back, your doctors will talk to you about your treatment options and help you decide what feels right for you.
End of life

We can help you find practical and emotional support at the end of life.

How we can help

Macmillan Cancer Support Line
The Macmillan Support Line offers confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones. If you need to talk, we'll listen.
0808 808 00 00
7 days a week, 8am - 8pm
Email us
Get in touch via this form
Chat online
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Online Community
An anonymous network of people affected by cancer which is free to join. Share experiences, ask questions and talk to people who understand.
Help in your area
What's going on near you? Find out about support groups, where to get information and how to get involved with Macmillan where you live.