Tiredness following completion of radiotherapy

Hello

sorry to hear about your dad. I cared for my late husband. Tiredness is very normal after radiotherapy but it will be good to speak to your oncologist. They might prescribe steroid Dex which helps. 
Apart from medicines it’s always good to plan some little activities which your dad likes but something that won’t exhaust him. Audio books, friends, short outing/walk, board games etc. 

Take care of yourself. 

Hi Suzuki,

As the previous person who responded said, yes the degree of tiredness you describe is perfectly normal.

My late husband coped very well too but the effects are cumulative and by the end of the six weeks of radiotherapy he was exhausted. Going out for short walks and getting fresh air helped, but he did need to rest and have naps in the chair in the afternoons. He also enjoyed doing jigsaws, adding some days to one he had in progress.

He didn’t need any meds for tiredness; the weariness started to improve a couple of weeks or so after the treatment finished.

I hope your Dad feels an improvement soon.

Very best wishes,

Ax

Hi

a warm welcome to the online community. So sorry to heat about your dad. Life's too cruel.

I supported my later husband throughout the three years of his GBM journey. He too had the 6 weeks of oral chemo/radiotherapy in combination and fatigue was the only real side effect. It lasted for about a month after the last treatment session. Radiotherapy continues to work in the body for a while after the treatment stops,

G watched a lot of films and You Tube at that time but was soon back out exercising. He was a marathon runner and did get his fitness levels back up to allow him to race again.

This is a safe and supportive space so please reach out here anytime. There's always someone about to listen who gets it, someone to hold your hand and to offer a virtual hug when its needed. You're not alone. We've got you.

It’s always good to talk so please remember that you can also call the Macmillan Support Services on 0808 808 00 00 - most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week Clicking here to see what is available. This service provides lots of cancer information, emotional support, benefit and financial guidance or just a listening ear.

for now though I'm sending you a huge virtual hug and lots of positive energy.

love n hugs

Wee Me xxx