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brynneandmaegansmom
brynneandmaegansmom CSN Member Posts: 5
in Gynecological Cancers (other than ovarian and uterine) #1

I finished radiation last Friday and I'm more tired and sore now than I was during treatment. Is this normal?

 

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  • NoTimeForCancer
    NoTimeForCancer CSN Member Posts: 3,601 Member
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    I don't know about sore...

    I was told radiation continues to "work" for up to six week post treatment.  I thought I would start perking up when radiation ended but it totally kicked me in the butt!  I know everyone is different, but I don't know one person who hasn't experienced fatigue. 

    I admit to being tired of being in treatment and this type of side effect but I couldn't do anything but give in to it and sleep.  It takes time, but you will come back.  Your body is healing and go with the way you feel.

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  • brynneandmaegansmom
    brynneandmaegansmom CSN Member Posts: 5
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    NoTimeForCancer said:

    I don't know about sore...

    I was told radiation continues to "work" for up to six week post treatment.  I thought I would start perking up when radiation ended but it totally kicked me in the butt!  I know everyone is different, but I don't know one person who hasn't experienced fatigue. 

    I admit to being tired of being in treatment and this type of side effect but I couldn't do anything but give in to it and sleep.  It takes time, but you will come back.  Your body is healing and go with the way you feel.

    Thanks for the response and

    Thanks for the response and the words of encouragement :)

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