Cancer treatment is probably one of the most difficult stages of life for most sufferers. Many cancer conquerors, or survivors (as you may want to call them), have reported that while they were undergoing the treatment, they were offered lots of support and information.

1. Life After Cancer Treatment

2. Cancer treatment is probably one of the most difficult
stages of life for most sufferers. Many cancer
conquerors, or survivors (as you may want to call
them), have reported that while they were undergoing
the treatment, they were offered lots of support and
information.
However, once the treatment was stopped, they
entered a completely new world – the world filled with
more questions.

3. Who is a Cancer Survivor
According to the National Cancer Institute, a cancer
survivors include anyone who has cancer, or is
detected of having the disease, from the very
diagnosis stage through the rest of his/her life.
Friends, family members, and caregivers are all a
part of this survivorship experience.
While some patients do not appreciate of the idea of
being called a survivor, many patients have been
helped with this term, as it means embracing a new
life beyond the illness.

4. Immediately After Treatment
At the end of cancer
treatment, it is often a
rejoicing moment for most
patients.
You will feel a sense of
relief to have finished with
the demanding treatment
and ready to leave your
painful experiences behind
you.

5. However, at the same time, you are likely to feel worried
and sad. It is a common concern whether cancer will
return or not, and what needs to be done after treatment.
As the treatment ends, you may feel that your life will
return to where it all started before the diagnosis. But, it
normally takes time to recover.
There will be permanent scars on the body, or a patient
may be restricted to activities. There may be some
emotional effects as well.

6. What is Normal Post Cancer Treatment?
Patients who have undergone caner treatment usually
describe the first few months as time change. It is not
really easy to get back to normal life, as it is difficult to
understand what is normal for a cancer patient. People
usually say that life is likely to have a new meaning or
they have a completely different outlook towards life.
Also, things keep changing, including the physical self,
as the body starts recovering.
The term “normal”, after care treatment, may include
incorporating regular changes in your eating habits
lifestyle, and sources of support.

7. Follow-up and Medical Care
Getting proper follow-up and medical care is the key
to stay healthy after cancer treatment. All survivors
should ensure that their follow-up care is not
compromised.
You must know what to expect from your cancer
treatment and how to implement the course of
action, make plans, lifestyle changes and take
important decisions.

8. Coping with such issues, however, can be
challenging. Yet most survivors say that being a
part of the decision process regarding medical
care and lifestyle changes is one of the best ways
to regain self control that was lost during the
treatment.
Research has proven that people who feel more
controlled are likely to function better. Being
active and having a core support group can also
help to recover faster.

9. Once cancer treatment is over, follow-up care planning
needs to be done. Follow-up involves seeing the
doctor on a regular basis and going for periodic
medical checkup.
Follow-up also depends on the type of cancer and
treatment given, along with overall health. It is
generally different for individuals who have been
treated for the disease