Hello - diagnosed with cancer of the uterus. Had surgery 7 weeks ago and starting brachytherapy next week. Really struggling with tiredness

Recently been diagnosed with cancer of the uterus, had a full hysterectomy 7 weeks ago start brachytherapy on Tuesday.  I live in France with my husband and two golden retrievers.  The thing I am finding very hard to handle is the absolute tiredness that I am experiencing.  I hate sitting still and like to be doing something all the time but am trying very hard to be kind to myself and rest as much as possible.  I am lucky in that the cancer is said to be a non aggressive form and caught early so I am going to beat it.  Good to find somewhere that I can express my anxieties rather than burdening my husband, who is being very supportive.  Kind regards vicki

  • Hello Vicki and welcome to the Cancer Chat community.

    I'm sorry to hear you were recently diagnosed with cancer of the uterus but I'm glad your surgery went well and I am wishing you all the best with the start of your brachytherapy next week.

    Lots of our members know how challenging it can be to cope with the tiredness that treatment can bring so I'm sure it won't be long until some of them stop by to offer their support and advice.

    I hope this information we have on managing fatigue will be useful as well but if you have any further questions or concerns, you can reach out to our cancer nurses. If you make a post in the ask the nurses section of the forum, one of our cancer nurses will respond to you as soon as they can, offering more information or advice.

    Keep posting when you need to Vicki and remember that we will be by your side, supporting you on every step of this journey.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator