Stage 2, Triple Neg

So Sorry to see you joining us here, @AusEmbo77 ... welcome to the group xx. I hope we can help you with any query that you put up.

We have a private group for those with BC Triple Negative that you may like to join .... there, you can discuss all BCTN issues in total privacy xx.   Jump on this link to join:
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/30-triple-negative-breast-cancer-tnbc

I didn't do chemo personally, but my husband did & those 'tired days' are often just a part of it ... He used to put himself to bed for a couple of days til he felt 'better'.   I guess you'll have noticed a pattern by now ... great that your job is very supportive of you.  

Feeling a tad overwhelmed is totally normal too - maybe you'd like to have a private chat with our Helpline on 1800 500 258 (Mon-Fri, 9-5) ... or better still, listen to Charlotte Tottman's podcasts on her own BC 'journey'.  She is a specialist BC Counsellor, who had a double mastectomy about 5 years ago.  She is VERY easy to listen to - and was quite surprised at her own reaction to the news (and treatments) of her BC diagnosis, as they were different from what she'd dealt with her patients prior to her own diagnosis!
http://www.drcharlottetottman.com.au/my-podcast.html

Take care, and wishing you all the best

Thank you! I was surprised at how calm and grateful I have been but the fatigue is taking on a new flavour and decided to reach out to others and am glad I did.

Your body is tired. Take every opportunity to rest. First it has to fight the cancer then we load it up with chemo toxins. I have more good days than bad but my energy levels have taken a massive hit and whilst I am alert my body has collapsed on a chair somewhere. Be kind to yourself. Sending big hugs

Hi @AusEmbo77 hearing about your fatigue really resonated, I am sorry you’re going through this ❤️🌸
A month or two in I also found it hard to sustain energy through a full day, especially in the week 1 and 2 after each treatment. It was like jet lag without the fun visit to London or NYC!
My oncologist suggested rehydration a week after each chemo and I feel it helped with brain fog. I also started taking hydralyte. 

Thank you! My hospital just gave me some info about the rehabilitation program and I think I’ll check it out based on how it seems to help you and others. I have to work financially but they do allow me to rest/take what I need, so don’t feel
so much pressure …if I win the lottery I’m outta there though haha. I haven’t heard of Hydralyte but will look into that, too. Thank you so much! And hope your journey continues smoothly and healthily!

Hi @AusEmbo77 good to know you can access a program near you.  I valued having some structured supervised exercises that helped maintain muscle mass and I had back up on the rare occasion that I felt unwell (heart or blood pressure). There was a small group of us and though our ages and cancer types were different I found their quirks, humour and positivity good for the soul. 
For me the Hydralyte helped because I had no appetite and I occasionally had a bit of diarrhoea so getting a few salts and sugars seemed to even it up. 

I LOVE hearing you’re doing so well! And appreciate the support just halfway there myself