Your Cancer Is Our Challenge
Life beyond cancer
Understanding and navigating what comes next
Our survey1 revealed:
36% of gynaecologic cancer patients
felt uncertain about what to expect after treatment
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This is a common feeling, and we're here to help you navigate this new chapter.
Understanding remission
Reaching remission is a significant milestone, but it's natural to feel a mix of emotions–relief, joy, and sometimes, uncertainty about what comes next. Prioritising your well-being remains crucial in this new stage of life.
- Collaborate with your healthcare team: continue to work together on maintaining healthy lifestyle choices.
- Find a routine: creating lists and action plans can help you prioritise activities and regain a sense of normalcy.
- Stay connected: maintain close contact with your support group, caregivers and doctor, and openly share how you're feeling.
Find more information and tips about life after cancer treatment from Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE) here.
Watch personal experiences
Vernelia and Andrea share their personal journeys, including their insights on life after cancer treatment.
Understanding recurrence
While many gynaecologic cancers respond well to initial treatment and enter remission, for some, cancer may return in the same area or elsewhere in the body. This is known as recurrence.
Regular screenings and open communication with your doctor are key to early detection.
It's natural for the possibility of recurrence to cause anxiety and worry throughout your treatment journey or during remission. Discussing recurrence with your healthcare team, including any potential symptoms, can help ease anxiety and inform your future health decisions. Knowing what to look for can help you and your healthcare team prepare.
Ovarian cancer
About
85%
of ovarian cancer patients who achieve full remission following first-line therapy experience recurrence.2
Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed in more advanced stages of the disease, due to fewer or less prominent symptoms.
Endometrial cancer
About
15-20%
of endometrial cancer patients experience recurrence after primary treatment.3
Endometrial cancer is often diagnosed in earlier stages of the disease, due to the symptomatic nature of early stages of endometrial cancer.
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The risk of recurrence in both endometrial cancer and ovarian cancer is higher for patients who are diagnosed with more advanced disease, relative to those who are diagnosed at an early stage.
There are options to treat recurrent ovarian and endometrial cancer.
Discuss treatment approaches with your healthcare team to determine the best treatment regimen for you.