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Ok. Chemo completed and most side effects gone after 2.5 months. Tamoxifen for the last 1.5 months with minimal side effects so far. Energy levels returning to normal (better than normal actually). W...
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I had to smile at your post! I also found it annoying when people said you looked good.My interpretation was either : you look good so you musnt be that sick! OR you look good so that should be a consolation for all you're going through! I have tried to have the attitude that the majority of people have kind intentions and basically dont know what to say. So not only do we have the hard journey we have to have a measure of grace towards the spectators too.
My husband and 19 year old daughter have been my mind readers and huggers. Very thankful for them.
I have low energy levels too. Quite frustrating. I finished treatment in Jul and am on tamoxifen. I'm not bouncing back at all how I'd hoped. I try to walk each day only for 20 mins so far.Thinking of doing some yoga to build up some strength and deal with muscle pain.
Where are you at in your journey?
Regards,
Anna-Marie