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Life after breast cancer treatment

It can be difficult adapting to life after primary breast cancer treatment. Find information and support on managing concerns around recurrence, your body, diet and physical activity, and coping emotionally. You can also order our 'Moving forward' pack today.

Moving forward pack

Your body after treatment

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Changes to your body after treatment

Read more about how surgery, reconstruction and other treatments can affect the body.

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Bras after surgery

Find information on mastectomy bras, clothes and swimwear and where to buy them.

Liz's mastectomy tattoo design

Mastectomy tattoos

See eight women's inspiring mastectomy tattoos and read about their stories.

Managing side effects

Fatigue can have a big impact on daily life

Common symptoms

Find information on what causes menopausal symptoms and find tips on managing them.

Helen

Helen's tips for hot flushes

Helen gives her tips on managing hot flushes, sweating, muscle cramps and insomnia.

Betty struggled with fatigue after breast cancer treatment

Betty's tips on fatigue

Betty thought she was the only one struggling with fatigue. Read about how she managed her symptoms.

Cora after her treatment
It was isolating and rather scary, full of “What if” questions, and “Where do I go from here”, “What do I do now?" I felt like I had been thrown back into the big wide world to get on with it on my own and I didn’t know how.

Corrine, Moving Forward attendee

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Sex and intimacy

Many people experience vaginal dryness and a loss of libido after treatment. Find tips for coping with these, as well as managing changes in your intimate relationships and how you feel about your body.

Sex and intimacy

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Breast cancer recurrence

Find information on the signs and symptoms of a breast cancer breast recurrence, and support on managing anxiety or fears of your breast cancer coming back.

Breast cancer recurrence

Coping with anxiety, stress and depression

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Coping emotionally

Find support on managing stress, anxiety and depression, as well as relationships with family and friends.

Your mental health toolkit

Mental health toolkit

Read personal stories and get tips on managing anxiety and where to find support.

Dear Cancer letter

Read Ann's tips on mindfulness

Ann was hit by anxiety and grief once treatment ended. She talks about using mindfulness to get through them.

Find tips in our guide

Writing about your experience

Writing can be a therapeutic way of expressing your feelings about your breast cancer diagnosis. Find tips on getting started and speak to others who have written about their experience in our writing guide.

Writing guide

Diet, exercise and practicalities

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Diet after breast cancer

Read about weight changes due to treatment and healthy ways to lose and gain weight.

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Exercise after treatment

Find information on getting back into physical activity and how you might be affected after treatment.

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Finances, work and practicalities

Read about travel insurance after treatment, finances, going back to work and child care.

Support for you

Becca app

Becca app

Becca is our free app with tips and blogs that support you once treatment ends.

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Moving Forward course

Meet others who have finished treatment and get tips from professionals on our courses.

Someone Like Me

Someone Like Me

Call or email a trained volunteer who has been through a similar experience to you.

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Talk to our breast care nurses

If you have a particular concern about breast cancer or just want to talk, our specialist nurses and trained staff are here for you on our free Helpline.

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