• 'I feel well, touch wood, but I exercise and have acupuncture and massage to stay well and keep my energy levels high.' Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • 50% of people experienced disrupted sleep between two and three years after treatment. 68 out of 134 people,
    Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • 'One of my biggest sources of information came from others in the same situation as me. Each of us on the breast cancer forum felt that the support, and real experience information, was invaluable.' Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • More than two thirds of people felt less confident about their bodies due to their breast cancer two to three years after treatment. 99 out of 144 people,
    Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • 'I've known several people diagnosed with breast cancer after me and I was happy to share my experiences, which I've been told was of great help to them.' Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011
  • Between two and three years after treatment, 67% of people experienced menopausal symptoms. 90 out of 134 people,
    Breast Cancer Care poll, May 2011

Moving Forward:
Two to three years on

We know that breast cancer can continue to have an impact both physically and emotionally two to three years on from treatment.

You might feel that life should be getting back to normal. Maybe you’re exercising and eating well, feel less tired, and have fewer worries about the cancer coming back.

But what is normal? Are you getting back up to speed with family routine, have you returned to work, or are you following a completely new direction?

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