Help and advice needed please - struggling with fatigue

Hello. I finished treatment for cervical cancer in November last year. This entailed radiotherapy, chemotherapy and brachytherapy. I was advised by my oncologist in February to start HRT after beginning to experience symptoms of the menopause. I struggled with fatigue throughout treatment but things began to improve, however the past 6 weeks or so I’m absolutely exhausted. I’ve been back and forth to the drs, blood work has been done and all bloods were normal. Saturday and Tuesday I passed out, my energy levels are at zero. I’m really struggling with fatigue. Dr has said it could be a combination of the treatment I’ve been through plus the menopause but I’m worried that the cancer has come back. The fatigue is worse than it was before I was diagnosed with cancer. Any help or advice would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance. 

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  • Hiya aggie1612, so sorry that you are struggling with fatigue.  Your body has been through an awful lot, and it takes its toll, not just physically but psychologically as well  Having cancer and then going through the various treatments is hugely traumatic, and more than likely, your mind and body are now screaming for some much needed rest.  Because you are feeling exhausted all the time, it is perfectly natural to think that the 'Big C' has reared its ugly head again, but when you think of all that your body has been through, it makes sense that you are starting to feel the full effects of the trauma.  I hope I have allayed your fears a little bit, take care and best wishes on your journey to recovery, xx

  • Thank you so much for your reply Blue-girl, much appreciated. Kindest regards, Joanne. 

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