Life and Support After Treatment
Finishing active treatment is a milestone — and a transition. This video covers survivorship visits, surveillance imaging, late effects, and the mental-health support most patients underuse.
Physician video coming soon
We're producing this video with our physicians. Read the full guide below — it mirrors the script.
Why this video matters
The end of treatment is often when patients feel most alone. A physician explaining 'what now' makes the transition feel guided, not abandoned.
Who this is for:
- Patients within 6 months of completing treatment
- Caregivers of patients in early survivorship
- Patients struggling emotionally after 'getting the all clear'
What you'll learn
Your survivorship plan
A written summary of your treatment, scheduled follow-ups, and what symptoms warrant a call — owned by you, shareable with your PCP.
Surveillance
How often we image, scope, or test — and why we don't usually scan more.
Late effects
Some treatments have effects that appear months or years later. Knowing what to watch for is power, not paranoia.
Mental health is part of the plan
Anxiety, scan-xiety, and depression are common and treatable. Most survivorship programs include free counseling.
Video script outline
This is the outline our physician follows. Use it as a transcript-style reference while reading.
1. The hardest part nobody warns you about
0:00 – 0:30- Doctor intro
- Why the end of treatment is its own challenge
2. Your survivorship care plan
0:30 – 1:30- What it includes
- How to use it
- Sharing with your PCP
3. Surveillance & scan-xiety
1:30 – 2:30- What we look for
- Why more scans isn't safer
- Coping with the waiting
4. Mental health & community
2:30 – 3:30- Therapy options
- Peer support groups
- When to ask for medication
5. You are still our patient
3:30 – 4:00- How to reach the team
- When the next visit is
Common questions
- How often do I come back?
- Typically every 3–6 months for the first 2 years, then less often. Your plan is individualized.
- Is it normal to feel low after finishing treatment?
- Very. It's one of the most underdiscussed parts of cancer care. Please tell us — we can help.