Hello, I’m just looking for some advice or guidance. I’m 6 months post treatment for cervical cancer, treatment given was chemotherapy, radiotherapy and brachytherapy. I have struggled with fatigue since treatment ended along with mental health issues. In March I began a phased return to work and it’s been really hard work to get back into the routine. Two weeks ago I collapsed at work, have had a lot of tests done and all have come back clear thankfully. I’ve spoken with my GP and oncologist, the nurse specialist has referred me to the menopause clinic and GP has started me on another type of HRT. I’ve just moved home and I have a parent who is terminally ill so a lot of stress and upset going on at the moment.
I’ve been advised that after treatment finishing plus plunging into the menopause it’s a double edged sword and this could be causing the fatigue. I used to jump out of bed in the morning ready to embrace whatever the day brought. I had structure and routine. Now it takes me to climb out of bed and get dressed. I feel awful that I’m letting work down. I feel like a failure that I went back to work and haven’t been able to do my job to the standard I once did. Is it normal 6 months down the line after treatment to feel so exhausted and not been able to work? Any help or advice would be much appreciated right now. Thank you in advance.