Living with and beyond cancer

What happens after I have completed my treatment?

You will receive regular follow-up appointments to see how you are doing. These may be with your surgical team and /or your doctor.

If you just had surgery these follow-ups will be six monthly for the next five years.

If you have had surgery and other anti-cancer treatment, you will have follow-ups for five years. Initially these will be every three to four months for a period of 18 months after chemotherapy has finished. These will then revert to six monthly for the next three and a half years.

During this time your clinical nurse specialist will remain your key point of contact. They can arrange for you to be seen earlier than your follow-up if needed.

 

I’m worried my cancer may have returned

If you have any symptoms that may indicate your cancer has returned, or you are experiencing difficulties as a result of your treatment, please call your clinical nurse specialist. Symptoms to look out for include:

• Vaginal bleeding
• Changes in bowel/bladder habits
• Abdominal pain
• Bloating
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea or vomiting

These symptoms may be completely unrelated to your cancer, but they could be signs that it has returned.

 

What will happen if I raise a concern?

• You may be offered a clinic appointment for assessment
• It may be suggested that you visit your GP