After treatment

It is normal to feel lots of different emotions when you finish cancer treatment. We are here to help you cope with life after cancer. Find out about follow-up care, managing treatment effects and making healthy lifestyle changes.

Finishing cancer 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 to talk about any concerns you may have.
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 you 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

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.
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.
Coping with worries about cancer coming back
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.
Holistic Needs Assessment (HNA)

A Holistic Needs Assessment (HNA) is an assessment and discussion you may have with someone from your healthcare team.
End of life

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

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