Finishing Treatment

This is probably the moment you have waited for since you became ill, it can also be a strange time and you may be surprised you are not feeling quite as happy as you thought you would. Sometimes you may feel up but other times down.

We hope the information included here will answer some of the questions you have and will help you to relax and enjoy your great achievement of completing treatment. We have included some practical points about what happens at the end of treatment as well as mentioning how you might be feeling at this time.

“People assume that having cancer is just like having the flu and that I should just fit back into my previous life with ease.”

Feelings and emotions

Most young people tell us that the first few weeks and months of treatment is a time when they’re surprised at the mixture of feelings that they have.More about Feelings and emotions

How to cope with your family

Most young people notice that lots of other things change in their families while they are having their treatment.More about How to cope with your family

One year on

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One Year On

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Coming back to the hospital

The hospital can be a reminder of all the tough times you had during treatment. It can be hard too seeing other children and young people going through their treatment.More about Coming back to the hospital

What happens now?

You are bound to have loads of questions about how your body will get back to normal, how often you'll need to see a doctor and how you will be able to adapt to every day life again.More about What happens now?

Returning to school/college

Returning to school/college can be both an exciting and anxious time.More about Returning to school/college

End of Treatment...what happens next?

Finishing treatment for cancer - this booklet is aimed at 10-16 year olds although it may be of interest to other young people.

Authors: Katherine Green, Moira Bradwell and Annie Griffiths on behalf of the CCLG Publications Committee

Designed and Published July 2007 by the CCLG. Reprinted May 2009 We are grateful to all those who contributed to this booklet. All quotations have been supplied by 10-16 year olds. © CCLG 2007

CCLG-EndofTreatment_Teens.pdf (4.62 mb)