Feeling overwhelmed

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Hi I was diagnosed last Nov with stage two a malignant melonoma I've had two surgeries last one left me with 18 stitches in my jawline I'm halfway through my immunotherapy I'm on keytruda on top of the cancer diagnosis I'm waiting to have polyps removed from my cervix I have general anxiety disorder chronic fatigue no diagnosis yet waiting to see a rhumotologist for burning joints  I like my consultant at the christies in Manchester feel I have fibromyglia I'm positive 5 out of 7 days is this normal to feel like this I'm working full time still 

  • Hi Riggs77,

    Keytruda causes fatigue and burning joints. In fact, I'm 7 months after completing Keytruda and my joints still ache, although not as much as while on the therapy. My energy level came back after about 3 months off treatment. Best wishes as you manage those issues. 

    Cindy

    Melanoma Stage 4