Hi, I’m beginning 15 days of radiotherapy tomorrow - quite nervous tbh. I’m quite active and since my mastectomy have managed to get back up to my 4 miles a day - I’m really hoping I can carry this on, even if it’s slightly less.
How have you all found your fatigue levels? Also any hints or tips for creams, shower cream, managing heat and itching etc much appreciated x
Hi Diane yes feels like we are getting somewhere with it now doesn’t it … day 8 for me I’m in the middle !! How’s you’re skin holding up? Mine is quite pink now and itch and abit sore v tight and boob swollen I hope it doesn’t get too bad !! As for fatigue ! I was expecting to feel tired as in needing a nap but my body feels tired my muscles etc it’s v strange ! Are you still doing you’re walks ? Have u started any hormone therapy yet? Sorry if u said previously ! That’ll be the next thing to adjust to x
Yes I’ve been on Tamoxifen for about 5 weeks now - a few aches and pains the last couple of days but no idea if it’s that or if I’ve pulled anything walking - I know what you mean about the fatigue. It’s like a can’t be bothered to do anything feeling for me but I’m making myself still walk 4 miles a day although I missed yesterday, too tired! X
Oh I’m not sure but that sounds promising ! Only ever read about the horror stories ..fingers crossed it stays that way and I hope I’m the same lol ! Gd luck for today I’m dreading it a little to be honest as my skin is quite sore now I don’t fancy it getting worse x
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