Healthcare Information
We know it's not "back to normal" when you finish hospital treatment for breast cancer. That's why we're here for you.
1. After treatment: what now?
Follow-up after treatment
Follow-up happens after your hospital-based treatment has ended. Find out more about how you may be followed up, including mammograms after treatment.
2. Worries about cancer returning
Breast cancer recurrence symptoms
It's normal to worry about breast cancer returning. Find out about the symptoms of breast cancer recurrence and who to talk to if you’re concerned.
3. Coping with physical effects
Your body after breast cancer treatment
Find out how breast cancer and its treatments can cause changes to your body and the way you look.
Ongoing pain after breast surgery, lymph node removal or radiotherapy
Pain can sometimes last for a while after surgery or radiotherapy. Find out more about why and how to manage it.
Lymphoedema
Lymphoedema is swelling caused by a build-up of fluid in the body’s tissues. Understand the causes, symptoms and treatments. And learn how to lower your risk.
4. Coping emotionally
Low mood and depression after a breast cancer diagnosis
Lots of people experience low mood after a diagnosis of breast cancer. Find out more about coping with these feelings and getting more support.
Quality Assurance
Last reviewed in January 2025. The next planned review begins in January 2026.
Support after treatment
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Moving Forward
Coping with a diagnosis, treatment and side effects can make it difficult to readjust. That’s why Moving Forward is here for you.
