Cancer survivors: Managing your emotions after cancer treatment

By Mayo Clinic staff

Get to know the emotions that are common in cancer survivors and how to manage your feelings. Find out what’s normal and what indicates you should seek help.

When you began your cancer treatment, you couldn’t wait for the day you’d finish. But now that you’ve completed your treatment, you aren’t sure if you’re ready for life as a cancer survivor. With your treatment completed, you’ll likely see your cancer care team less often. Though you, your friends and your family are all eager to return to a more normal life, it can be scary to leave the protective cocoon of doctors and nurses who supported you through treatment.

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