Hi, IM new the group. I am now 18 months post chemo and radio therapy treatment for HPV cancer tumour to the base of the tongue which had spread to my lymph nodes in my neck. Treatment successfully but struggling with the after effects. Don’t get me wrong, I have accepted the loss of taste, lack of saliva, painful neck (stiff) etc but struggle with extreme frustration with the Fatigue. Mentally I want to get back to work etc but mentally and physically I collapse about 4.00pm doing nothing. If I try doing a little in the morning (work on computer) I am exhausted by mid day and have to give in and go to bed. How are you supposed to get fit and back to normal life if you can’t exercise or push yourself??
Hi and welcome to the online community
I'm glad to hear that treatment has been successful and it's great that you want to get fit and back to work. You may find this information from Macmillan on coping with fatigue useful.
Could I also suggest that you join the head and neck cancer group as I'm sure there'll be people in that group who will be able to make suggestions to help you combat the fatigue you're struggling with.
To join just click on the link I've created and then choose 'join this group' on the page that opens. You could then copy and paste your introduction from here into a new post there after selecting 'start a discussion'.
When you have a minute it would be really useful if could pop something about your journey so far into your profile as it really helps others when answering or looking for someone with a similar diagnosis. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Edit Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
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