When cancer treatment comes to an end, it is not uncommon for people to feel both anxious and excited. There are emotional, physical and practical challenges to be faced.
Many people find they need support after active treatment ends. Cancer Council can help you and your family find a ‘new normal’. You may be thinking about taking control of your health and physical well being. You may have concerns about getting back into the workforce or have financial worries. Cancer Council is here for you even after treatment ends. Call us on 13 11 20 for information and support.
Cancer Council also has a range of resources written for people who have finished treatment. These booklets and fact sheets are designed to offer practical information for you, as well as family and friends.
When treatment ends
Living well after cancer
Assists you with emotional, physical and practical challenges for people who have finished cancer treatment.
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12 March 2026
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On the road to recovery
Information for people who have finished cancer treatment
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12 March 2026
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On the road to recovery - Arabic
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12 March 2026
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On the road to recovery - Cantonese
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12 March 2026
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On the road to recovery - Greek
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12 March 2026
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On the road to recovery - Hindi
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12 March 2026
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On the road to recovery - Italian
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12 March 2026
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On the road to recovery - Mandarin
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12 March 2026
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On the road to recovery - Tagalog
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12 March 2026
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On the road to recovery - Vietnamese
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12 March 2026
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Breast prostheses and reconstruction
Helps you to understand your options after a mastectomy, including getting a breast prosthesis or having reconstruction surgery.
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12 March 2026
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Understanding lymphoedema
Information about lymphoedema and how it can occur as a side effect of cancer treatment when lymph nodes have been removed or damaged causing lymph fluid to build up in tissue under the skin.
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12 March 2026
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Relationships
Caring for someone with cancer
Offers support so that you can manage the emotional and physical needs of both yourself and the person you are caring for.
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12 March 2026
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Talking to kids about cancer
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12 March 2026
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Sexuality, intimacy and cancer
Written for people with cancer and their partners, this booklet aims to help you understand and cope with ways in which cancer treatment may affect your sexuality and intimate relationships.
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12 March 2026
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Good health
Emotions and cancer
Helps you understand about the emotional impact of cancer and suggests ways to adjust to the diagnosis and find support.
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12 March 2026
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Nutrition and cancer
Advice on how to manage common eating problems due to cancer and understand more about nutrition and dietary needs during and after treatment.
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12 March 2026
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Exercise for people living with cancer
Exercise is beneficial for most people undergoing cancer treatment, as well as after treatment.
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12 March 2026
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Arm and shoulder exercises after surgery
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12 March 2026
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