Feelings after completing treatment

Hello  and welcome to the community. Well done on getting through treatment, but the way you now feel is normal and familiar to many of us. People think that being declared free of cancer should be a time to pop the champagne corks. In reality, it is more of a relief and an all clear can be even more emotional than the initial diagnosis. People talk about returning to normal, but the normal we once knew has gone. We lose confidence in our bodies and it takes time to adjust to the new norm. We have a supportive group here you may find it helpful to join, Life after cancer . There you will find others feeling the same way. Click the link to get to the group. You can start a new discussion, or you may like to join in some of the current discussions. Best wishes.

Hi I was also diagnosed with tonsil cancer +2 lymph glands in November 2018 had 3 cistplatin and 5fu followed by 7weeks radio finished that in march 25th this year just had results of pet scan still live cells in lymph gland radical dissection plannned for 19th august I'm so upset thought it would have gone how did your neck dissection go this disease is like a roller coaster I understand how you feel . Melanie x

Hello Hollyrood,  something you might find helpful is a Macmillan "Hope" Course.  This is a six week 2.5 hours per week course for People Affected by Cancer to help them adjust to life after cancer or life with cancer.

I really would recommend it.

They are usually run by a Macmillan Information and Support Centre which are dotted up and down the country.

To find your  nearest Centre click here

Or you can phone the Macmillan helpline on 0808 80 00 00

Click here for more information about the Hope course