Once your active treatment is complete, you may wonder what happens [1]. The transition to this phase of survivorship is unique for each period. You can also download ASCO's booklet [2] (PDF) on this topic to help you during this transition.

Keep a Written Record of Your Treatment

Download forms to fill out with your doctor [3] about what treatment(s) you received and outline the schedule for follow-up care.

Read about keeping a complete record of your medical care [4] and the importance of doing so.

Learn the definitions of medical terms you may hear after your cancer treatment is completed [5].

Manage Side Effects

Learn more about more than 40 common side effects of cancer and its treatment, including ways your health care team can treat them. [6]

Find out more about the symptoms and management of common side effects [7] that survivors may experience after the treatment period is over, called late effects.

Read detailed information about long-term and late effects for childhood cancer survivors [8].

Take Action

Get an introduction to survivorship in a post-treatment period [9], including adjusting to various life changes that often follow treatment for cancer.

Explore the role of patient advocates in the cancer community [10], find information on ASCO's patient advocacy programs [11], and learn more about public policy advocacy [12].

Learn more about donating your time as a volunteer to a cancer organization or treatment center [13].

Get guidance on setting realistic goals when making lifestyle changes [14] such as better nutrition or more physical activity.

Learn about different ways to mark milestones in your cancer treatment plan and survivorship [15].

Find more assistance with this list of organizations that focus on survivorship [16].

Last Updated: May 07, 2012