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Moving Forward After Cancer

Moving forward after cancer takes time. This chapter in your life can bring hope and happiness but also worry and fear. You might have questions about how to manage your healthcare, stay well, and adjust to changes in your routines.

Explore our resources on long-term health concerns, living well, and finding support. You will also find information on life after treatment for your specific cancer type.

Living Well After Cancer Treatment

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Learn about managing your emotional health, coping with physical changes, and adjusting to new family dynamics.

Know your rights and legal protections in the office. Learn about creating balance as you return to work.

Some people notice positive life changes and emotional growth after cancer. Learn more here.

Learn about survivorship care plans and what to expect during follow-up appointments.

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Survivorship information for your cancer type

Choose a cancer type to learn about specific follow-up care, long-term side effects, and life after treatment.

Long-Term Health Concerns

Some side effects can start months or years after treatment. Know what to expect so you can get support.

Learn about types of recurrence, signs and symptoms, lowering your risk, and strategies to cope.

It’s possible to develop a new, different cancer after the first one is treated. Learn more about these second cancers.

Sometimes, cancer is closely watched and treated but never completely goes away. Learning to live with cancer that doesn't go away comes with its own set of challenges.

After you finished cancer treatment, it's normal to feel anxiety, worry, or dread. But if this affects your daily life, it could be a sign of PTSD.

Many people who've had cancer can donate, but this varies by cancer type, medical condition, and donation center.

For survivors of cancer in childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood

Cancer treatment in childhood through young adulthood can affect your health years later. Learn what to watch for and when to talk to the care team.

Survivorship care focuses on long-term wellbeing. Here are things to keep in mind as your child's cancer treatment ends.

Finding Support as a Cancer Survivor

Some people are better prepared for life after cancer than others, but everyone can benefit from help and support. Support in any form lets you express your feelings and learn coping skills.