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Hello All,

2 months ago, I had a lumpectomy and lymph node removal. My first operation ever at age 54. Plus, I was at my dad's funeral just days before my op.

I have been signed off work since, as I have felt quite melancholy. Radiotherapy sessions are in September, and I am due to return to work 1st October, but.... I am so tired from all this and taking Letrozole, still sore, I dont feel ready, and still grieving.

My job is a 10 hour shift, outdoors and quite physical. Everyone is telling me to get back to normal, yet I feel so different now. I'm anxious about the upcoming radiotherapy and what effect it may have on me.

Has anyone else felt that they are not the same as they were before cancer? should I ask my GP to sign me off again or just get back to it? Am so het up at the moment. Any advice would be appreciated xx

Aia 1 hour ago

I went back to work about 5 weeks after my 2nd surgery on a phased return. I was pretty tired, but had been ready to go back. However, I worked throughout my radiotherapy and towards the end, fatigue set in. TBH I should probably have had a week or two off to rest and recover as 5 weeks on im still quite tired-although nothing like the first couple of weeks

I was 64 btw

Let your body tell you when its ready, don't rush back unless you have to. Xx

Jax29bbec1c 3 minutes ago in reply to Aia

Thanks Aia, I appreciate your take on this. I hope your recovery continues to improve. x

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