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After treatmentAfter treatmentAfter your chemotherapy has finished, you will have regularcheck-ups and possibly scans or x-rays. These will probablycontinue for several years. If you have any problems, or noticeany new symptoms in between your appointments, let yourdoctor know as soon as possible.Many people find that they get very anxious before theirappointments. This is natural and it may help to get supportfrom family, friends, or one of the organisations on pages96–99 during this time.When your treatment is finished, you may feel it’s time toget back to normal. However, this can sometimes be oneof the hardest times to cope with. Recovery times vary,and no one can say for sure how long it should take to getover the treatment and its effects. The end of the visits tohospital for treatment can leave you feeling like you’re onyour own.Many people find that they feel very low and emotional atthis time, when they had expected to be able to put the cancerand the treatment behind them. This may be the time when youneed the most support. Support is available if you would like it.91
Understanding chemotherapyHow we can help youCancer is the toughest fight most of us willever face. But you don’t have to go throughit alone. The Macmillan team is with youevery step of the way.Get in touchMacmillan Cancer Support89 Albert Embankment,London SE1 7UQQuestions about cancer?Call free on 0808 808 00 00(Mon–Fri, 9am–8pm)www.macmillan.org.ukHard of hearing?Use textphone0808 808 0121 or Text Relay.Non-English speaker?Interpreters are available.Clear, reliable informationabout cancerWe can help you by phone,email, via our website andpublications or in person.And our information is free toeveryone affected by cancer.Macmillan Support LineOur free, confidential phoneline is open Monday–Friday,9am–8pm. Our cancersupport specialists provideclinical, financial, emotionaland practical information andsupport to anyone affected bycancer. Call us on 0808 80800 00 or email us via ourwebsite, macmillan.org.uk/talktousInformation centresOur information and supportcentres are based in hospitals,libraries and mobile centres,and offer you the opportunityto speak with someoneface-to-face. Find your nearestone at macmillan.org.uk/informationcentres92
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