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Coping with long term fatigue - does anyone have any advice?

Lindz44
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Hey lovely pink lady’s  ! My name is Lindsay and I’m new to this chat room,was diagnosed with breast cancer on the 15th December 2023,right breast  mastectomy,6 rounds of chemotherapy followed by 15 rounds of radiotherapy,I have to say that I wasn’t expecting the side effects to last this long,sadly I wasn’t overly well informed,however I alway still try to remain positive,the most important thing that got me through was my sense of humour, I got to know a different me! Confident,strong, and so positive! I want that back, but I’m so tired l the time! Does anyone have any advice,thank you for taking the time to read my post

  • Hi Lindz44,

    I wanted to send a reply to your post to give it a little boost, so a few more people should see it and hopefully you'll get some more replies, particularly from anyone who may have similar experience.

    It's great that you have discovered a different and positive side to yourself, although I'm sorry to hear about the continued difficulties and I hope you're able to get some support or reassurance for this.

    There is some information on this page about extreme tiredness, some of which may be helpful.

    You are also welcome to speak to our nurses if you'd like to get their thoughts. You can do this either by posting in the 'Ask the Nurses' section of this forum, or by calling freephone 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Ben

    Thank you so very much for replying

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    Hi Lindsay, you sound similar to me.. I was diagnosed in September 2022 with stage 3 breast cancer. I received chemo, radiotherapy, mastectomy and immunotherapy. I am still suffering with lymphoedema, chronic fatigue and low mood.

    Like you I'm surprised how long this is taking.. I think they don't tell you incase you don't take the treatment! I was told at my last appointment because of the amount of treatment I received I'm in early stage recovery! I was quite shocked by that. Like you I try to be positive as much as I can but life's not been easy.. the only thing I can offer as advice is be kind to yourself and take each day as it comes..we are amazing to have survived   

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