Take control of long term effects of cancer
With treatment over and your blood cancer under control, the future can feel overwhelming especially if you are experiencing long term effects after your cancer ends. It doesn’t have to be that way. If you’re still experiencing side effects, you’re not alone. We can help you cope with these symptoms.
Learn about long term side effects and your role in managing them
Get an overview of the therapies you may receive; learn about side effect and your role in managing them;
and importance of follow-up care.
and importance of follow-up care.
Brain fog and fatigue
Many survivors say that among the most concerning side effects after cancer treatment are brain fog and fatigue. If you are experiencing some degree of thinking and memory problems, or the feeling of being tired or lacking energy unlike any way you felt before cancer, these resources will help you to better understand these side effects and explore ways to manage them.
Understanding cancer related fatigue and brain fog
Learn about chemo brain and fatigue due to treatments, what it means, causes, side effects and how to cope.
The 'F' words…Facing Brain Fog and Fatigue
Cancer related fatigue and brain fog are often said to be the most common and distressing symptoms reported by people living with cancer. Learn about the two big 'F' words in cancer care and treatment along with how to manage fatigue in day to day life and self-management techniques to improve brain fog.
Coping with treatment side effects
In this animated video, the character talks about the side effects after cancer treatment, especially fatigue and brain fog, and gives suggestions for managing them on a daily basis.
Managing pain
Managing chronic pain after treatment or with a chronic cancer / Your life after cancer conference 2022
Effectively managing chronic pain after treatment or with a chronic cancer should take into consideration the physical, emotional, social and spiritual parts of an individual. Jocelyn Brown, RN, MN, a pain and palliative care clinical nurse specialist, share strategies for managing your pain.
Fertility
Challenges related to fertility often come with many emotions, and decision-making can be difficult. If you are in that situation, you may find it comforting to listen to the story related to fertility issues of another cancer survivor. Get more information to guide you in personal decisions by reading our information sheet and listening to a podcast with a fertility expert.
Fertility and Cancer
Addressing fertility and sexual health is an essential part of cancer treatment and follow-up care.
Fertility and Cancer
Meghan MacMillan is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Adolescent and Young Adult Program at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. She helps support the care and specific needs of patients diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 18-39 years old.