The following excerpt is taken from Chapter 2 of Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Practical Guide to Your Future by Nancy Keene, Wendy Hobbie & Kathy Ruccione, copyright 2000. To order book, call (800) 998-9938. Permission is granted to print and distribute this excerpt for noncommercial use as long as the above source is included. The information in this article is meant to educate and should not be used as an alternative for professional medical care.

• Fears of Recurrence
• Anniversary Reactions
• Grief and Loss
• Anger
• Anxiety and Depression
• Survival Guilt
• Post-Traumatic Stress

After cure, you may be dealing with late effects from treatment as well as struggling to find a new "normal" in your life. You will probably experience a range of strong emotions as you adjust to your after-cancer life. These can include fear of recurrence, anxiety, guilt, and grief, as well as gratitude and joy. Knowing that other survivors and members of their families share these same emotions can help you feel less alone.