Hi
I had my last radiotherapy on 10th May. I have felt exhausted, now I feel exhausted and really week also sickly. Emotionally I am a wreck.
Rang my cancer nurse this morning and have been in for bloods, get the results later today.
How long do you feel like this.
Sue x
Hi Sue
10th May is not that long ago when dealing with post-radiotherapy fatigue. The radiotherapy continues to work on the cancer for weeks/months after the final session, so it is normal for the fatigue to also continue..
However it is good that you have had your bloods tested as the weak/ sickly feelings are more associated with low blood counts.
Just rest when you need to, but also try to get out for a walk when you can. I hope you start to feel better soon.
Kegsy x
Hi Kegsy
Thanks for replying. I got the results of my blood test, and I spent all day yesterday in triage.
I am anemic, I have low phosphate . High calcium, and I have an infection. I spent the day on drips.
No wonder I was feeling so bad. Hopefully I will start to feel better soon.
Sue x
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