A cancer diagnosis has been ruled out – what now?

If, following appointments and investigations no cancer has been found, you will be referred back to your GP. 

It is important to continue attending cancer screenings appointments when you are invited.

For more information on cancer screening see:

Bowel Screening
Breast Screening
Cervical Screening

Eating well and staying active

Eating a balanced diet is one of the best choices you can make for your overall health. Keeping to a healthy weight will help you maintain or regain your strength and have more energy. It can also reduce the risk of new cancer, heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

Regular physical activity is an important part of living well. People who lead an active lifestyle are more likely to live longer and are less likely to develop serious illnesses and health conditions.

NHS talking therapies for anxiety and depression

Talking therapies, or psychological therapies, are effective and confidential treatments delivered by fully trained and accredited NHS practitioners. They can help if you're struggling with things like feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

You can access talking therapies for free on the NHS.

You can refer yourself directly to an NHS talking therapies service without a referral from a GP, or a GP can refer you.

Help is available in person, by video, over the phone or as an online course, visit Northamptonshire NHS Talking Therapies | NHFT.