The Cancer Survivors Network (CSN) is a peer support community for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, families, and friends! CSN is a safe place to connect with others who share your interests and experiences.

Had last chemo treatment in June and still tire very easy

hounddog
hounddog CSN Member Posts: 115
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hello I had my last treatment in June and I still get tired very easy is that normal or what? I go back to work this Friday but only Part-time to start out with because I get tired to easy.
Like Care

Comments

  • ksfc
    ksfc CSN Member Posts: 251
    #2
    That's very normal! Make sure you take time to rest. It takes longer than you think to get back your energy. I'm a little more than a year out of treatment, and most of the time I feel pretty good, but I still get more tired than I used to at times. Good luck with work! Diane
    Like Care
  • rizzo15
    rizzo15 CSN Member Posts: 153 Member
    #3
    Hi Hounddog. I'm one of those people who worked full time during all my rounds of chemo and radiation sessions. Took 3 weeks off for the mastectomy part, and glad I did! To me, it has always seemed strange that there were many, many days that I felt so good that I totally overdid things. I eventually learned to listen more closely to my body and take after-work naps for a boost or NOT do gardening both days of the weekend. I think it just takes a little trial and error to know when to back off and rest up. But as long as you do that, in my opinion, you'll do GREAT!
    Like Care
  • mc2001
    mc2001 CSN Member Posts: 343
    #4
    Hi Houndog!
    Even though it is crummy! It is normal to have fatigue after treatments have ended. And in some cases the side effects take a longer time to resolve. I dont believe age or sex are factors involved in short term or long term side effects. I am male, 29 years old, diagnosed 8 years ago and I still have chronic fatigue. Not to scare you because this isnt the norm, but I want to let you know that everyone is different and responds to treatment differently. One more thing. If you plan on taking vitamin and herbal supplements, first ask your oncologist. Just to be safe. Good luck.
    -mc
    Like Care
  • cammie
    cammie CSN Member Posts: 102
    #5
    Going back to work is hard. They expect everything is ok now and your done with treatment sooooo...... But with kids, home life, school, work, we are not wonderwoman and can't do it all. I have learned to do as much as I can and let everyone know when that is all I can do. Only we know the When. So please tell them - work family friends. Learn to say when and then take a nap or relax. Only you know how you feel. Don't over do it. Good luck. Cammie
    Like Care

Discussion Boards