Overview
Better ways to find and treat cancer mean more people are surviving cancer or living with the disease for a long time.
More than 1.6 million people in Australia have been diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Many people live full lives after the diagnosis, but some challenges can remain after treatment.
Learn more about adjusting to life after cancer and what support is available.
What's in this booklet
About life after cancer
After the main cancer treatment ends, many people wonder: what now? Learn about what it means to be a cancer survivor and the care and support available.
Understanding your feelings
Understand how the emotional impact of cancer can remain long after treatment ends, and how you can find help.
Fear of cancer coming back
It’s common to worry that cancer might come back. Learn how to find out more about the risk, the signs to look for, and ways to manage this fear of recurrence.
Follow-up care
After treatment, you’ll have regular check-ups and a care plan. Learn more about which health professionals you will see for your follow-up care.
Impact on family and friends
After cancer treatment, your family and friends may continue to worry about you. Understanding this can help you support one another.
Managing side effects
Some side effects can last a while, and new ones may develop later too. Learn about managing ongoing and late effects, such as fatigue, pain and brain fog.
Looking after yourself
There are lots of things you can do to stay healthy and lower the chance of cancer coming back. Understand more about taking care of yourself after cancer.
Practical concerns
After cancer treatment, you might have concerns about money, insurance and work. Find out more about your options and rights.
Seeking support
If you need support after cancer treatment, there are many services you can turn to. Learn more about the types of support that are available once treatment ends.
Question checklist
It can be a good idea to prepare a list of questions before your appointments. See our list of questions about life after cancer treatment.
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