Post chemotherapy side effects

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Hi I am new to this forum. I have in the past year have had 8 cycles of chemotherapy post bowl resection . Have been discharge from oncology team as I am currently in remission. My treatment treatment finished end of October but I have some peripheral neurophysiology post treatment but I have days where it is worse and with accompanying bouts Have fatigue and low energy levels. I have had full lot of blood work done at my GP which were normal. Is this normal or to be expected.?

Kareno62 over 3 years ago

Hi cooper63. Unfortunately Cancer is a disease that can leave behind several side effects after finishing treatment. A lot of them improve over time but some can remain. The clear blood work is good news but it’s difficult to predict whether the fatigue and neuropathy will improve over time. Ive attached a link to a page about fatigue and also neuropathy

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/tiredness

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/peripheral-neuropathy

If I’m honest, I finished chemo in 2017 and still struggle with my feet - they feel like they’re sunburnt - feel hot with tight skin and reduced feeling. I found reflexology to help but possibly only because of the nice soothing massaging with a moisturising cream.

I hope things improve over time and the links help a bit

Take care

Karen x

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