15 months after a lumpectomy why am I so tired. Should the area of operation still be tender? also side effects of tamoxifen - hot flushes constipation ?
It takes a while for our bodies to physically and mentally recover from cancer and its treatments. After surgery, the nerves and tissues can take time to fully heal.
Hormonal treatments have many side effects, so they may also cause lethargy (tiredness), hot flushes, and constipation. Read more about tamoxifen and its side effects on our website.
If you are concerned, do speak to someone in your team or speak to your GP, as there can be other reasons for lethargy not related to cancer.
Take care, and if you want to talk it through with the nurses on the helpline the number is 0808 800 4040. Lines are open mon-fri, 9-5.
