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.

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.

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.

If cancer comes back, your doctors will talk to you about your treatment options and help you decide what feels right for you.

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