About Cancer
We understand that life beyond cancer can be difficult. It can take time to adjust when you finish treatment. It's normal to feel lots of different emotions. As well as feeling happy and relieved you've finished, you may need to adapt to new feelings, changes in support and different ways of looking at life.
You may have questions about how to adjust and get on with your life. Hearing how other people have coped can help.
Here, you’ll find everything you need to help you take your next steps – whether that’s getting tips on nutrition, finding ways to look after your mental health or connecting with others living with and beyond cancer.
You may have come to this page because you are finding things tough. Many people struggle with their mental health during cancer treatment. Or when their cancer treatment has finished. If you're struggling, we have resources to support you.
Living with cancer can affect your eating and drinking. Or it can affect how you feel about food. We have information about making small changes to your diet to make healthier choices.
If you've been affected by cancer and you've got questions, it is easy to call our friendly nurses on freephone 0808 800 4040.
Being active means any movement that uses your muscles and more energy than when you’re resting. It doesn’t have to mean joining a gym or classes. It can be walking to the shops, taking the stairs, gardening or dancing. Being active can help you feel better physically and help your mental wellbeing.
This is our support forum where members can talk to others affected by cancer, share experiences, or ask a question to our friendly team of cancer specialist nurses.
Counselling can help you come to terms with your cancer. Understanding what it is and how it can help, can help you decide if it is right for you.
In this video Yvonne shares her story of life after breast cancer and how she coped when her treatment finished. She talks about some of the physical effects of the cancer and its treatment and what helped her through. She and her sister Sonia also talk about what it was like going to check up appointments, something that is not always easy.
Adjusting to life after treatment looks different for everyone, but if you fancy a reason to bring your loved ones together, why not organise a fundraiser? From a sponsored walk to a bake sale, there are so many ways to fundraise. Check out our activity inspiration and get your free fundraising pack.
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Last reviewed: 15 Jan 2025
Next review due: 15 Jan 2028
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Questions about cancer? Call freephone 0808 800 40 40 from 9 to 5 - Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you can email us.
