diff --git a/src/app/+bitstream-page/edit-bitstream-page/edit-bitstream-page.component.ts b/src/app/+bitstream-page/edit-bitstream-page/edit-bitstream-page.component.ts
index 64b44a76c6..242ecc4a56 100644
--- a/src/app/+bitstream-page/edit-bitstream-page/edit-bitstream-page.component.ts
+++ b/src/app/+bitstream-page/edit-bitstream-page/edit-bitstream-page.component.ts
@@ -494,6 +494,13 @@ export class EditBitstreamPageComponent implements OnInit, OnDestroy {
     this.bitstream.metadata = newMetadata;
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Cancel the form and return to the previous page
+   */
+  onCancel() {
+    this.location.back();
+  }
+
   /**
    * Unsubscribe from open subscriptions
    */