Fatigue and stage 4 appendix cancer - is this a sign I'm near the end?

Is it usual for fatigue to come on quite suddenly? I have stage four appendix & have been free of  symptoms pain etc for most of the time since diagnosis. But last few weeks suffered a bad night and day with pain and even since that resolved have been absolutely exhausted last few days. I now wonder if this is telling me I’m near or at the end. 

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  • Hello, and thank you for posting.

    I am sorry you are experiencing these symptoms, but it is difficult for me to pinpoint the exact reason for your fatigue. However, I can say that as the body becomes more unwell with stage 4 cancer that fatigue is very common.

    If you have a palliative care nurse involved, do talk to them about what you are feeling. If you don't have one of these nurses, do talk to your doctor about a referral to this team, as they are experts in symptom management for patients in your situation.

    It may be difficult reading, but we have a coping with cancer page which may have some answers to some of these questions at this time in your life.

    Take care, and I hope you get support at this time. If you want to talk to the nurses then call 0808 800 4040. Lines are open Mon-Fri, 9-5.

    Sarah.

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  • Hello, and thank you for posting.

    I am sorry you are experiencing these symptoms, but it is difficult for me to pinpoint the exact reason for your fatigue. However, I can say that as the body becomes more unwell with stage 4 cancer that fatigue is very common.

    If you have a palliative care nurse involved, do talk to them about what you are feeling. If you don't have one of these nurses, do talk to your doctor about a referral to this team, as they are experts in symptom management for patients in your situation.

    It may be difficult reading, but we have a coping with cancer page which may have some answers to some of these questions at this time in your life.

    Take care, and I hope you get support at this time. If you want to talk to the nurses then call 0808 800 4040. Lines are open Mon-Fri, 9-5.

    Sarah.

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