I finished my five days of radiotherapy three days ago. I read a lot of people on here say the fatigue wasn’t too bad and that they worked all the way through their treatment, which is good, I’m glad for them. I have quite a physically demanding job so have been off work for months. I feel a little bit like a slug on sedatives. I get up and do something simple like washing up, or putting the washing on, and then I need a sit down. I feel weak as well but can’t really sleep properly. I just wondered if anyone else felt like me, and if so, how long after treatment does the fatigue start to lift?
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