Lung cancer and multivitamins

Hi Bubs

I'm sorry to read that your husband's tiredness is increasing after each treatment.

So that you get your questions seen by those with the same type of cancer as your husband I hope you don't mind me suggesting that you also post this in the lung cancer group where I can see that you've posted previously.

When you feel up to it, it would be good if you could pop something about about your husband's diagnosis and treatment so far into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select '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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Thanks for the info. I have to say I seem to spend lots of time trying to find the right place to post. Will try and rectify

Hi Bubs,

After 2 chemo sessions and 30 radiotherapy sessions I to suffer from fatigue and it seems that rest and sleep doesn't seem to help. As a Personal Trainer with nutritional qualifications, multivitamins would do know harm but if you're having a healthy balanced diet then there should be no need. I would always ask your GP/dietician if they think you hubby would need supplementation in the way of vitamins.

One way of increasing energy levels is through exercise and there are loads of studies linking the benefits of exercise and cancer treatments with regards to prehab, during treatment and rehab. doing exercise doesn't mean becoming the next gym bunny and throwing some barbells and dumbbells around, it could mean just going out for a walk to raise those energy levels.

Another thing I get my clients to do if they feel tired or down is a happy dance. Just dance like no one is watching for around 30 seconds and this will change both your state of mind and energy levels. 

Hope this helps

Lee

T4 N2 M0 left oropharyngeal SCC (grade 3, p16)

Hi Lee, 

thanks for the advice. We do try to walk and the consultants all said its only cos hubby was classed as “super fit” that he was given his treatment as he has always walked 2-3 miles per day ( he is 78). He just finds it very difficult to keep his eyes open on some days, let alone get up for a walk. We have a treadmill and telly installed in the garage so even if weathers bad he will go in there and do some.