The period after cancer treatment can be challenging for patients in several ways: 1) Patients may experience feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, and fear about the effectiveness of their treatment and the possibility that their cancer could return. They also have to adjust to changes in their daily routines and lack of regular medical checkups and support networks. 2) Support networks that were available during active treatment, like support groups and medical staff, may not be as readily available afterwards. Patients have to find new ways to manage their emotional needs and medical questions. 3) Friends and family may have unrealistic expectations that patients should feel perfectly well after treatment ends, which can cause pressure and disappointment. Open communication about realistic expectations is important.