Fatigue

My husband is on his 6th out of 20 radiotherapy treatments for prostate cancer.

He is suddenly becoming very tired- is this normal.

  • Hello and thank you for your post,

    I am sorry to learn about your husband's situation; this must be a difficult time.

    One of the side effects of radiotherapy can be tiredness and weakness. It can get worse as treatment goes on and can last some time after treatment has finished, but it should get gradually better. Your husband must rest when he needs to, but other things can help, such as gentle exercise.

    If you are concerned, then do speak with your husband's specialist nurse (CNS) as they know his situation.

    I hope this helps in some way. Please get back to us if you have any further questions. If you would like to speak with one of our nurses you are welcome to give us a call, we are available Monday to Friday, 9am -5pm freephone 0808 800 4040,

    kind regards,

    Jemma