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After your cancer treatment has ended, you will still need regular appointments with your cancer specialist. This is called follow-up. Your doctor will discuss your follow-up plan with you.

Follow-up may involve having [LIST TESTS]. 

Ask any questions you have, and to let your doctor know if you are having any problems. Tell them about any new symptoms, aches or pains you have, or if you are finding it hard to cope. It can help to write down what you want to say beforehand, so you don’t forget anything.

If you are between check-ups and have a symptom or problem that is worrying you, call your specialist nurse for advice or to arrange an earlier outpatient appointment if necessary. If you become suddenly unwell and can’t contact your specialist nurse or hospital team, go to your GP or the emergency department at the hospital.

 It can take some time to come to terms with a cancer diagnosis. Some people feel the emotional impact weeks or months after diagnosis.  Read about feelings after treatment and where to get support. 

It's important to look after yourself after cancer treatment. Having a healthy lifestyle can help you to feel better and keep up your strength and energy. Find out more about life after treatment and healthy living 

Sometimes cancer does come back. Sometimes cancer cells remain in your body and start to grow again, although your doctors do all they can to prevent this.

If the cancer comes back [BE GUIDED BY ORIGINAL TEXT} E.G.

OPTION A your doctor will talk to you about your options 

OPTION B  it can still be treated. Treatment is usually to keep the cancer under control rather tha cure it.  

This may include taking part in a clinical trial.

You might also find it reassuring to have another medical opinion. Your hospital doctor or GP can refer you to another specialist for a second opinion if you feel this would be helpful.