After 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.

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.

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.

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.

Being physically active after treatment is a positive step in your recovery. It may help you manage late effects of treatment. It may also reduce the risk of certain cancers coming back.

Late effects are side effects that do not go away after cancer treatment. They can also be side effects that do not happen until months or years 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.

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.

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