Implementation of nationwide cancer survivorship plans: Experience from the UK

- Three-quarters of those with cancer in the UK are in the 'survivorship' stage.
- Problems after treatment include fatigue, pain, and bowel and bladder dysfunction.
- Changes to policy and practice are essential to help people to live well.
- National cancer strategies and survivorship initiatives have made good progress.
- More needs to be done, particularly for those with treatable but not curable cancer.