Nearly finished radiation!

I had fatigue as well but it passed after a few weeks. The breast tissue post radiation was very hard , and after initially being able to,lift my arm easily over my head before radiation, it then deteriorated and became painful,about 3 months post radiation. Breast tissue was quite hard and painful . I’ve checked in with a physio who,specialises in breast cancer patients and am now massaging the breast / armpit tissue daily in order to,break down the fibrosis/scar tissue .(i was a lumpectomy patient ). I have a few exercises too to do to,strengthen arm .Not all will develop post radiation issues but be aware of it and seek help if it occurs 

Thanks @noosa_blue150 that’s good to be aware of 👍

i'm a newbie here.  I finished daily bilateral radiotherapy about 2 and a-bit weeks ago after bilateral lumpectomies. i have a fair bit
of breast pain still but
its the tiredness that gets me- no energy to even get dressed! Lolling around in pj's making
me depressed but dont want to do anything anyway. Has this been others experience after radiation therapy? im 80 years old so suppose I heal slowly!  Welcome advice or comments

Sorry, I didn’t have radiation (mastectomy for me) but less than three weeks doesn’t sound too unusual to me. Bear in mind that sometimes your body and brain have a bit of a well earned slump - after surgery, not just radiation, and the whole emotional impact of the thing, even for those who have got through everything remarkably well. Perhaps try pushing through for just one day next week, and see how it goes. Just some general, round the house activity, perhaps a phone chat to someone, just to feel back in the swing a little bit. Best wishes. 

Hi @cathMor yes I felt low after radiation for a while, maybe a month or two.  It gradually got better though. Im totally fine now 4 months later and my rads tan has gone :-)

Hi yes I was very fatigued towards the end of my radiotherapy (28 sessions) and for a good few weeks after .
Age is certainly a factor, I am 63 and never really thought about that as old but realistically I’m not the spring chicken 🐓 I once was!
Be kind to yourself and learn to say “no” if you need to.

Thanks. You are a spring chicken compared to me! 28 sessions sounds horrific -I only had five daily treatments but both breasts had cancer and lumpectomies so it has been a bit of a journey (diagnosis straight out of left field-looking for something else😂
I guess another couple of weeks and I will start to feel less fatigued 

Thanks For your reply. I feel hopeful that I will eventually regain my previous energy and pleasure in
life

As the girls say, @cathmor ... make haste slowly - the fatigue can be a culmination of the whole shebang, from discovery, diagnosis, surgery & rads ..... almost like 'dropping the bundle' but in a good way!  It is virtually the end of your 'active treatment' .... but you are doing SO WELL ... just be kind to yourself & if you have others around you, accept all help offers that come your way - whether it is cooking, cleaning, driving you around ..... 

As you are 'able to' - try & get back to doing those things that you normally love doing .... that will add some normalcy back to your routine ..... mine was fishing & playing ukulele!!  ;)  It just takes your mind right off 'the current situation' ..... and gives full concentration to your hobbies .... blocking out all the other stuff that is going on.

Where abouts are you?  You can add your town/city to your Profile - and other members may be able to advise you on services that are available in your area!  And maybe catch up for a coffee & a chat, covid willing!  xx

Check out this thread that includes lots of stuff on the Forum that you may like to check out .... from art & craft to funny stuff (to give you a laugh) to questions to put to your Team on your next appointment ..... 
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest

Maybe if @Mez_BCNA could move your post to it's own spot in 'Now what, the Highs & lows of Survivorship" , so it doesn't get lost in this one - and then feel free to tell us a bit more of your story. xx 

take care xx

Hi @cathMor, its wonderful to see the supportive responses you have received already in this thread. As suggested by @arpie, I have created your own discussion to continue the conversation  :) https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/24071/tiredness-no-energy-after-radiation-therapy/p1?new=1