Cancer treatment ends but emotional impact continues

Cancer treatment ends but emotional support continues for many people.

“Cancer doesn’t end when the surgery or treatment ends.”

Claire Francis: Specialist cancer counsellor

Claire Francis founded Counselling with Cancer to support people through cancer emotional realities.

“For some people, this is really just the beginning.”

Counselling with Cancer's growth

Counselling with Cancer expanded from Surrey to London clinics and Reigate.

Emotional impact of cancer

Cancer treatment creates emotional changes including fear, anger, and relationship challenges.

“There are things people want to say to me that they can’t say to anyone else.”

Cancer has its own language

Cancer treatments and medical terms change constantly, requiring ongoing learning.

“Cancer has its own language, which is constantly changing.”

Dragonfly symbol meaning

Dragonfly symbolizes hope, resilience, and transformation in cancer support.

“The dragonfly represents hope, resilience and transformation.”

Counsellor self-care

Claire attends monthly counselling and sound-healing sessions to maintain wellbeing.

Returning to work after cancer

Employers need awareness about cancer patients' ongoing emotional and physical needs.

“Employers and managers need greater awareness around how these conversations are handled.”

Community outreach

Claire runs workshops at festivals and radio shows to increase cancer support visibility.

“Like the dragonfly, I want to be able to help and transform as many people as possible.”