Fear of cancer coming back
- Am I at risk of getting a different type of cancer?
- How can I manage the fear of the cancer coming back?
- What can I do to reduce the chance of the cancer returning?
- How likely is it that my cancer will come back?
- If the cancer returns, how will I know?
- What are the signs I should look for?
- Could I join any clinical trials or research studies about managing the emotional impact of cancer?
Follow-up care
- Will you give me a survivorship care plan?
- Can I have a copy of my cancer treatment summary?
- Who should I go to for my follow-up appointments?
- How long will I receive follow-up care?
- What follow-up tests do I need to have? What will the test results tell us?
- Can I attend follow-up appointments using telehealth or have tests close to home?
- Why do I need check-ups?
- What will happen during my check-ups?
- How often do I need check-ups?
- What symptoms/problems should I watch out for?
- Who should I contact if I develop new symptoms?
- What happens if there are signs the cancer has come back?
- Can I have the flu, COVID-19 or other vaccines?
Family and friends
- Where can my family get help and advice after I have finished treatment for cancer?
- Are my children at risk of getting my type of cancer.
Treatment side effects
- How long will it be before I feel better?
- Am I at risk of developing late effects? What might these be?
- What can I do to prevent late effects? Do I need any tests to monitor this?
- Am I likely to have long-term problems with pain?
- How can I control any pain?
- What can I do to stop feeling so tired all the time?
- Are there things I can do to help me sleep better?
- Am I at risk of another serious health problem due to the cancer or its treatment?
- Where can I get help for dealing with how I am feeling? Can you refer me to a psychologist or counsellor?
- Would a mental health treatment plan be of help?
- What sexual changes are likely to be short term and what changes are likely to be long term? Who can I speak to about this?
- Did the cancer and treatment affect my fertility?
- Is there someone I can see about ongoing side effects?
- Can you tell me how a GP can organise a chronic disease management plan to help me manage any ongoing side effects?
Looking after yourself
- Is there anything I can do to improve my health?
- Should I follow a special diet now that treatment has finished?
- Who can give me advice about eating a healthy diet?
- What exercises would you recommend? Can you refer me to a physiotherapist or exercise physiologist?
- Are there any complementary therapies that might help me?
- What advice do you have about returning to work?
- Who can I talk to about my finances, legal matters and other practical concerns?
- Are there any support services you can refer me to?
- How can I connect with other cancer survivors?
- Are there any apps, podcasts or online programs that might be helpful.
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