How long does. this last

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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

    "If you are going through hell, keep going" ; Sir Winston Churchill
    " Cancer may take my life; however it will not become my life" Kegsy August 2011
  • 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

  • Hi Sue

    I am glad that your issuees have been sorted.

    Kegsy x

    "If you are going through hell, keep going" ; Sir Winston Churchill
    " Cancer may take my life; however it will not become my life" Kegsy August 2011