Your post-treatment guide. Your companion to a safe, comprehensive recovery

This guide is designed to be your companion in the post‑treatment phase, providing you with the tools and information you need to care for your physical and mental well‑being, and helping you recover with confidence. Through it, you can discover:

• What to expect after therapy — physical and emotional changes
• Your personalised Survivorship Care Plan (SCP) for follow-ups
• Insights on managing common survivor concerns such as fatigue or emotions
• Tips for staying healthy with nutrition and exercise
• Access to SSMC’s support services when you need them

Let this guide be your partner in confidence and well-being

At SSMC’s Survivorship Clinic, we are dedicated to supporting you every step of the way after cancer treatment. Our tailored services include:

• Regular follow-ups: Check-ups and screenings to monitor your health
• Side-effect management: Expert care for fatigue, pain, or memory issues post-treatment
• Emotional and mental health: Counselling and stress management to address anxiety or life adjustments
• Healthy living: Personalised nutrition, exercise, and self-care advice

Coordinated care:

Seamless collaboration among oncologists, dietitians, and mental health specialists. This holistic approach ensures you thrive beyond treatment

Completing treatment marks a new chapter, often with mixed emotions — relief, joy, or uncertainty. At SSMC, we guide you through this transition with:

• Emotional support: Addressing fear of recurrence or anxiety about follow-ups
• Physical adjustments: Managing fatigue, sleep issues, or ‘chemo brain’
• Lifestyle shifts: Navigating work, family, or fertility concerns.

You’re not alone — our team is here to support your journey to wellness

Your SCP is a tailored roadmap for long-term health, designed by our team based on your treatment history. It includes:

• Follow-up schedules and recommended tests
• Strategies for managing late side effects
• Wellness advice on diet, exercise, and mental health
• Links to support resources

Think of it as your health compass, keeping you on track

Your health is our priority. Stay strong with:

• Medical follow-ups: Regular check-ups (every 3-6 months), blood tests, and imaging as advised
• Nutrition: Enjoy vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats; limit processed foods. Our dietitians design personalised meal plans tailored to your health needs and support your recovery in a balanced, sustainable way
• Exercise: Aim for 150 minutes of moderate activity weekly and strength training twice a week. Our specialist team will help you choose activities suited to your health, and design safe, effective movement programmes to support your recovery and maintain strength and fitness
• Mental well-being: Access counselling or support groups to ease stress. Our team of psychologists offers individual and group sessions to help you manage anxiety, adapt to changes, and regain emotional balance during your recovery

Start small — your journey to vitality begins here

You’re never alone.

Our specialist team at SSMC walks with you every step of the way, ensuring comprehensive care that covers every aspect of your recovery:

• Oncologists: For long-term cancer monitoring
• Dietitians: For personalised nutrition plans that support your health and boost your energy
• Mental health specialists: For emotional support and help you overcome post treatment mental challenges
• Social workers: For counselling and resource links