• 'I've needed to find my own way of coping with the tiredness. While having treatment there seems to be lots of support but not so much when treatment is over.' Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • 'The diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer has had an enormous impact on my life - both negative and positive.' Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • Breast cancer had a negative impact on the sex lives of 61% of people between three and five years after treatment. 62 out of 101 people,
    Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • Between three and five years after treatment, 46% of people thought about their breast cancer every day. 52 out of 133 people,
    Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • 'I required additional support and information related to reconstruction.' Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • Between three and five years after treatment, 59% of people experienced menopausal symptoms. 55 out of 92 people,
    Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011

Moving Forward:
Three to five years on

5 yrs and now in remission at last .have lymphodemia and osteoporosis from treatments which limits my everyday life ,but try not to let it get me down .really glad to still be here !

lynn, weston super mare

Many people experience long term effects after treatment such as lymphoedema and osteoporosis. You can find out more about managing side effects at one of our information sessions or free Moving Forward courses. You can also phone our free Helpline to discuss any issues or concerns, or talk to others who have experienced similar issues through our online Discussion Forum.
lynn, weston super mare