I am a key worker / healthcare professional
Late effects
Late effects are side-effects from treatment you have received that begin during or soon after treatment and do not go away within six months.
They may also only begin years after your treatment ends. Sometimes late effects are permanent, but they may not always affect daily life much.
Your doctors will tell you if you are likely to have any late effects. The type of late effects you may have will depend on your age, your diagnosis and the treatment you received.
What we provide
The Aftercare and Late Effects Service provides key worker support for all children, teenagers and young adults diagnosed and treated for cancer, either at their primary treatment centre or at a designated hospital.
We are committed to delivering tailored, age-appropriate support that recognises each young person's individual needs and experience.
Medical follow-up
We offer personalised follow-up and surveillance for the late effects of cancer treatment.
Nurse key worker
We provide contact details for a specialist nurse to help coordinate your care, to be a consistent point of communication and help you navigate life after cancer.
Information
We can direct you to local and national resources and help you access the right support.
Education
We provide up-to-date information to help you understand how to stay healthy throughout your life.
Health advice
We can support you to make healthy lifestyle choices, to reduce the risk of long-term health complications.
Partnership
We work in partnership with local healthcare teams to deliver high-quality aftercare.
