Feeling fatigued and low

Last July I was diagnosed with stage Ia grade II endometrial adenocarcinoma.  I had a total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingectomy and oophorectomy

from which I seemed to make good recovery but never got my normal energy levels back.  In the November at my follow up appointment I was

advised to have 25 abdominal radiotherapy treatments which would reduce chances of recurrence as there was a high level of lympho-vascular invasion. 

The radiotherapy itself I found ok but the stress of the daily visits and prep took its toll and I had delightful side effects with my bladder and bowels which

I am grateful mostly settled down afterwards.  Fortunately it had little effect on my skin in that area other than a feeling like sunburn and some itching.

My main side effect has been fatigue, overwhelm  and feeling anxious and depressed which is still affecting me some 11 weeks later.  Household tasks

seem like a marathon and I really have to pace myself or I end up feeling like i'll collapse and sometimes just the thought of doing things can make me

feel overwhelmed.  I have put on weight too due to comfort overeating and not being able to exercise enough.  I also haven't had the 6 week check up but

instead, after chasing, it is next week, 12 weeks after the end of my treatment, which has put me on edge.  I feel so much worse than before my

diagnosis, operation and radiotherapy. I am just wondering if there is anyone out there has felt a similar way and if things have improved or any advice?

Sorry if I'm rambling on.

  • Hi KayeM66<

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    I am sorry to hear that you feel so fatigued after your treatment. Unfortunately, this is not unusual. Some people recover within a few months, while for others, this can remain a legacy of your treatment. This possibly means that it is still early days for you to see a great improvement. Try to get out for a short walk every day. Can you maybe join an exercise class? This can also help to raise your energy levels. I am glad to hear that you have your follow-up appointment next week. Please make sure to discuss this with your consultant. You might find it useful to write down a list of anything you want to discuss before your appointment.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Thank you for your helpful comments.  I must admit I am already working on a list  of items to discuss as things are so

    easily forgotten once you're in the appointment