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Going through cancer treatment is no easy task.

Once you’re done, you might have many feelings come up. Some people feel a sense of relief, while others may feel:

  • Happy or sad
  • Anxious or scared
  • Angry or moody
  • Weak and tired

These feelings are normal. This page covers some of the next steps you can take in your life after treatment.

General Information

Canadian Cancer Society – Life After Treatment

The Canadian Cancer Society covers many topics as part of life after treatment. They include:

  • Finding your new normal
  • Worring that cancer will come back
  • Cancer as a chronic disease
  • Follow-up care
  • Keeping track of treatment history
  • Survivorship
Read more about each topic

Cancer Nation (National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship)

Cancer Nation is an non-profit organization based out of the United States of America led by cancer survivors. They have organized a large list of resources to connect people with survivorship information.

Learn more by visiting Cancer Nation

Community Programs

Counselling & Support Groups

There are community counselling services offered to patients and their family members or caregivers.

Visit our Emotional Support page for programs and services that you can access.

For information about end-of-life care and regional hospice options visit our End-Of-Life page.

Read more about what to expect after treatment

National Cancer Institute

The National Cancer Institute helps to improve lives through cancer research. They have online information about coping with your new normal after finishing cancer treatment. They also talk about ways to take care of your mind and body.

Read more about life after cancer treatment