Living with and beyond cancer

Once your treatment has been completed, you will commence a period of follow-up appointments. You will continue to be assessed on a regular basis, either by your surgical team and/or with your medical team.

 

If you had surgery alone

You will have a follow-up every four months for three years. You will also be asked to have a cervical smear at six and 18 months post-surgery.

 

If you had radiotherapy and chemotherapy

You will continue to be monitored for the next five years. You will initially receive an appointment four weeks after treatment has concluded to check on the side effects. Three months after treatment has finished you will have an MRI and CT scan. Appointments will continue throughout the five year period to check on you. During this period your clinical nurse specialist (CNS) will continue to be your main point of contact and will arrange for you to be seen earlier if required.

 

What do I do if I am worried my cancer has come back?

If you have any symptoms or concerns contact your CNS. This can also include if you have on-going problems as a result of your treatment.