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Understanding Transition
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While transition has no standard time frame, researchers generally say that the first year or two after cancer treatment ends will be a period of adjustment depending on your support system, the severity of your treatment, and myriad other physical and emotional aspects. During this time you may experience:
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Order a Reprint- > Anxiety about less medical follow-up
> Fear of recurrence
> Sleep issues such as insomnia
> Fatigue
> Chronic pain
> Insurance and employment issues
> Difficulties with reintegration with family, friends, and normal activities
Resource: The Office of Cancer Survivorship at cancercontrol.cancer.gov/ocs/office-survivorship.html.
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