The new normal.

Your treatment is over and you can begin a new step in your journey: life after cancer.

• You may feel anxious and excited about the future
• Your sense of purpose and spirituality can deepen at this stage
• It’s important to take time to reflect on your priorities, relationships and goals

AT THIS STAGE, YOU CAN

• Review your follow-up care plan with your doctor so you know what to expect
• Make healthy lifestyle choices, including diet and exercise
• Become informed about how you can manage any stress or anxiety at this stage
• Tell your doctor about any new symptoms or if you’re struggling with everyday activities
• Join a support group or become a volunteer to help others impacted by cancer

NEW: Visit YourLifeAfterCancer.ca to learn about our new program for navigating life after a cancer experience.

After cancer treatment, you may expect life to go back to the way it was before your cancer diagnosis. However this isn’t always possible. Do not worry if it takes you a while to find your feet again. You still need to recover physically and emotionally. You will eventually settle into new routines that no longer revolve around treatment and appointments. Some cancer survivors describe this time after cancer treatment ends as finding a “new normal.”

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN LEARN MORE

• Life After Diagnosis and Treatment 
• Follow-Up Care and Survivorship 
• Continuing Communication after Treatment and Beyond
• Long-Term and Late Effects for Cancer Survivors 
• Managing Long-Term and Late Effects 
• Sexuality and Intimacy 
• Food and Nutrition 
• Fertility 
  • Possible Treatment Effects 
  • Pregnancy and Breastfeeding after Cancer 
• Other helpful organizations for Survivorship 
• Follow-Up Care for Childhood Cancer Survivors 
  • Survivorship Clinics 

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If you need more information or have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact one of our Community Engagement Managers at
1 833 222-4884