Hi All, I am new to the community. Having been on a non-specific pathway since the beginning of September a recent stomach biopsy revealed my type of cancer as melanoma, which I have in my lung, liver and spine too. The last part of the diagnostic jigsaw is the MRI on my head before treatment can begin in November. I feel like I’m flying a bit blind at the moment until I know what the plan is. Anyone got any suggestions as to what might lay ahead?
Hello Leoni,
The tiredness can be overwhelming. It makes it difficult to plan things, It’s can be hard to push through and get things done, even a blether with someone can leave me exhausted, now that’s something I never thought I’d say
I take Gabapentin for the joint pain, I had to ramp up the dose as the pain increased. I’m due immunotherapy on Monday and I find the tiredness increases towards the end of my 4 week cycle.
Take care xx
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