Radiotherapy side effects

Theresa28.....hello.

I am sorry to read you are suffering extreme fatigue but it happened to me too. It was a shock because once all the treatments were finished ( and I was particularly unwell during chemo) I wasn't expecting it. We had gone on holiday to Italy because my OH thought he would treat me to somewhere I always wanted to go but it was awful. I had to keep stopping and sitting in cafes,  sleeping in afternoons, not being able to stand in queues etc. Only when we changed all our plans, staying in one town, visiting small sections each day did we get any enjoyment. This fatigue actually lasted some months once we were home so I can understand exactly how you are feeling.

Do you think the breast pain is scar tissue healing? I know I had plenty of sharp pains and twinges for at least a couple of years.

I hope you feel better soon. Getting it twice was hard......

Take care.

Thank you, it helps to know that you experienced something similar. I obviously need to give it some more time.

You may be right about the scar tissue and I'll check it when I next speak to my oncologist.

Xxx

Hi Theresa28

i have just come across your comments and wondered how you are feeling now. I am 5 weeks post radiotherapy and the fatigue seems to be getting worse. Just wondered if you are still feeling the same. 

Hi - just come across your comments as like you I am now 5 weeks post treatment and the fatigue is getting worse. How are you feeling now. It’s a life changer for sure! 

love xx

Yes definitely and I think it can happen up to about 8 weeks though everyone is different. I am now at the 8 week mark and am finally much less tired than I was, though I am pacing myself through the day and falling asleep by 9pm very often. I also have to sit down/ sleep in the day once in a while, but that has only been once in the last 2 weeks. It gets better, and you are rapidly heading towards the 8 week mark now! x

Thanks so much for responding and it’s so nice to hear you are starting to feel more energy. How many days did you go for radiotherapy? 
kindest regards