Fatigue is very common after the type of surgery you had. Your body has been through a huge physical trauma and on top of that there is the emotional and mental impact of having a cancer diagnosis to deal with. Fatigue can linger for quite a while in some people especially when further cancer treatmentinternal radiation (brachytherapy)is needed.
I know it's easier said than done but try and be gentle with yourself. Resting and saving your energy levels are important to help you cope with fatigue. We have some information on our website about how to manage and treat fatigue that you may find useful. Macmillan Cancer Support has some further information on this.
I think it would also be a good idea to talk to your doctors or your specialist nurse about your fatigue. Sometimes there is a specific medical cause for which there might be a remedy such as anaemia, so do get some input about this from them.
I hope this is of some help. Please get back to us if you need any more information or support. You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9 am till 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
