Last week I was lucky enough to finish 2weeks of radiotherapy marking the end of my acute treatment for breast cancer. I am feeling very tired though and had to take the week off work. The tiredness isn't too bad but if I do anything I end up having to lay down afterwards. Is this normal? I wasn't expecting it as my oncologist said I should work through my radiotherapy. Although the tiredness isn't too bad it isn't getting better and I can't see myself having enough energy to work next week. What should I expect over the next few weeks? I feel really guilty about not working as when I rest I feel fine.
Hi Evergreen well done for getting through it. Everyone is different so it is important to be kind to yourself..Listen to what your body is telling you. I have just finished radiotherapy and I am tired all the time but also finding it difficult to sleep! Take the time you need to recover x
Hi are you trying to work full time hours? Is it worth having a chat and seeing if you can work less hours. I have worked through both my chemo and radiotherapy. However it has been at reduced hours but still on full pay as I get 6 months minimum full pay sickness. I am feeling more tired after my radiotherapy.
Hi petrolhead. I tried to keep working but after full axillary node clearance it was impossible. Unfortunately I had a lot of infections and was in and out of dressings clinic 2 or 3 times a week. Is probably that I am just run down and side effects from Letrozole also appear to have kicked in! After 15 years being post menopausal I have just started periods again
Oh joy return of periods. Just what youm needed NOT!! Take care xx
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