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.
