After treatment
The links in this section will help you to find out more about what happens after treatment for breast cancer. You will find any local links available at the top of the page followed by links to national and international organisations.
There is additional information on getting back to daily living, symptoms to watch out for and what to do if you need more support and care in the general after treatment section of this website.
Link:Living with breast cancer
Produced by:CancerHelp UK
This section tells you about coping with the feelings and practical difficulties that breast cancer may cause including coping with menopausal symptoms. It also gives information about breast cancer and pregnancy.
Link: Getting fitter, feeling stronger (Exercises after breast cancer)
Produced by:Breast Cancer care
This illustrated poster/booklet contains diagrams of exercises designed for anyone who has had breast surgery and/or radiotherapy
Link:A confident choice bras prosthetics and clothes after breast cancer surgery
Produced by:Breast Cancer care
This booklet provides practical information and suggestions
about breast prostheses (artificial breasts), bras and clothes for women who have had surgery for breast cancer.
Link:Follow up after treatment for breast cancer
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
An overview of what happens after treatment for breast cancer.
Link:Living with lymphoedema after breast cancer surgery
Produced by:Breast Cancer care
If you have recently developed lymphoedema or have an ongoing problem with lymphoedema, then this booklet will give you a general overview of the condition, how it may affect your life and how it can be successfully managed.
Link:Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN)
Produced by:Lymphoedema Support Network
The LSN provides information and support to people with lymphoedema and those at risk from developing lymphoedema following surgery/treatment for cancer.
Link:Menopausal symptoms and breast cancer
Produced by:Breast Cancer care
This factsheet is for women who are experiencing menopausal symptoms after breast cancer treatment.
Link:Moving forward
Produced by:Breast Cancer care
This page of the Breast Cancer Care website brings together highlights their, services and publications that are suitable for people affected who have finished treatment for breast cancer.
Link:Osteoporosis and breast cancer
Produced by:Breast Cancer care
This leaflet is for people who have been treated for breast cancer and may be concerned about their risk of osteoporosis. It explains what osteoporosis is, why you might be at risk and also looks at simple lifestyle changes you can make to try to protect your bones.
Link:Sexuality, intimacy and breast cancer
Produced by:Breast Cancer care
This booklet has been written for any woman who has breast cancer and would like more information on how it may affect her sexuality and sexual wellbeing.Topics covered include sex and sexuality, how treatments for breast cancer can affect sexual health, intimate relationships, professional help, and sex and sexuality at the end of treatment.
Link:What happens after treatment for breast cancer?
Produced by:American Cancer Society
This section of their website provides information about what happens after treatment for breast cancer.
Page last edited: 26 July 2011
