Hello Sootie, 

First of all, well done for doing an MA! Are you working on anything exciting at the moment? It's hard to know sometimes what can cause mental fatigue and whether this is an effect of medication or if other factors such as the current pandemic or just a little writer's block might be contributing to how you are feeling at the moment. It might be worth talking to the specialist who prescribed this drug to you and asking whether your current feelings of mental exhaustion might be indeed linked to the hydroxycarbamide. They might have some tips for you or be able to prescribe something to help you regain your concentration. We have information on our website on hydroxycarbamide which you can find here. It includes a list of common and occasional side effects associated with this drug. 

You are also welcome to give our nurses a call on this free number 0808 800 4040 - their line is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm if you would like to talk things through with them.

I hope the mental fatigue eases soon. Best of luck with your studies! 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

Thanks Lucie,

I think I'll see if i can speak to my GP tomorrow since he has known 'the whole me' pre and post ET/chemo. It's hard to know 'what's just in the head' yet that's as valid as anything. My MA is in Applied Theology so pretty deep1

Again,

many thanks

Sue