Finishing cancer treatment is an important step in your recovery. Many people feel relieved when their treatment ends, but it’s also normal to feel anxious or uncertain. This page explains what happens next and where to find support.
Your healthcare team will explain your end-of-treatment plan. This should include:
- when your follow-up appointment is
- any tests you’ll need
- symptoms to look out for
If you haven’t got this information, please contact your healthcare team.
We run a regular event, called ‘What’s Next?’ for people who have recently finished cancer treatment, or are on maintenance treatment.
The event includes support, information and practical advice on:
- managing the emotional challenges of finishing treatment
- being active
- diet and nutrition
- managing fatigue
You can also share experiences with other people who’ve recently had cancer treatment.
For upcoming dates, visit uclh.nhs.uk/msisevents
You can find further information and support for your recovery on the websites listed below:
- UCLH directory of health and wellbeing resources
- Macmillan Cancer support: After treatment web page
- HOPE online course – 6-week course to help you develop strategies to manage life after cancer.
- Cancer Support UK – practical and emotional support after treatment
- Life after Cancer – community support and wellbeing programmes
You might also find useful support and information from UK charities that focus on the type of cancer you were diagnosed with. You can visit our Organisations providing further support page to see a full list of UK charities.
