When you’re coming towards the end of your cancer treatment, your thoughts will likely turn to your plans for the future. That could include returning to your job, starting to socialise again, or maybe even throwing a celebratory party. Moving on from cancer isn’t the same for everyone. Some people find it easy and areContinue reading “5 Tips for Moving On After Cancer”
Category Archives: After Treatment
How to Exercise After Cancer
Once you’ve finished cancer treatment, your first priority should be to let your body recover from everything it has gone through. Because it has been through a whole lot! When you’re starting to feel as though you might want to start working out again, speak to your doctor to get their advice on what typeContinue reading “How to Exercise After Cancer”
Relationships After Cancer
Inevitably, many of the relationships in your life will change after a cancer diagnosis. It’s only natural that something as huge as this will have an effect on the people you love. You might find you have a strong support network throughout your treatment but you feel quite alone at the end of it. TheContinue reading “Relationships After Cancer”
Looking Ahead
While you’re in hospital, the same four walls can be very, very boring. Sometimes, it’s nice to make future plans & give yourself something to look forward to – they don’t have to be big or extravagant, just organising a get-together with friends can give you a focus. Or if you’re too tired, ask someone else ifContinue reading “Looking Ahead”
Changes in your Appearance
Your appearance can change dramatically while you are going through treatment. It can be a shock when you look in the mirror & see a version of you that you’re not used to – but it can be a perfect excuse to experiment with all kinds of looks! The most obvious effect of chemotherapy isContinue reading “Changes in your Appearance”
Dealing with Post-Cancer Anxiety
The end of treatment can be such a positive, happy time. But it can be nerve-wracking too & that shouldn’t be ignored. Just because you may look physically better than you did while on treatment, people may believe you’re feeling better mentally too. This is not always the case and you should certainly not be ashamedContinue reading “Dealing with Post-Cancer Anxiety”
Education and Work
First and foremost, your health is the priority here. Try not to stress out about taking time off work, school or college – a lot of your energy needs to go into getting better. If you’re still studying, there will be time to catch up on your work at a later date. Sometimes, people areContinue reading “Education and Work”
