Very tired & constantly fatigued
Original post created by member @Ange6741 moved to own thread in 'Newly diagnosed' category:
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Hi @Ange6741
Gosh, you've had a hard time of it, what with losing your Mum as well as being diagnosed yourself and then losing your job xx That's a really tough call.
I hope your last sessions of chemo go as smoothly as they can - sadly the fatigue/tiredness is one of the most common side effects :( And this mongrel disease actually mucks with your brain as much as it does your body, too. Hopefully, you'll find the radiation less taxing on your body, tho some also experience fatigue at the end as well ... but on the whole, it can be the 'easiest' of the the 'Big 3' - Surgery, Chemo & Rads.
As you are able, try & get back into the things you love doing - your favourite hobbies - or even take up a new one. I was able to celebrate the end of my active treatment (surgery & rads) by having a holiday on a tropical island with a bunch of friends (Norfolk Island) and it was lovely.
You said you are in WA - we have quite a few members in WA - what general area do you live in? We may have someone nearby for you to chat with & even meet up with for a coffee, Covid willing. (You can add your town/city to your profile.)
If you are rural, you can also claim fuel $$ for travel to & from your appointments - and $ towards accommodation if you have to stay overnight ..... I take an IPTAAS form with me everywhere for our appointments. ;)
Jump onto this thread when you can & check out some of the other areas of BCNA that may help you ..... and if you need to chat with anyone, ring the Helpline (in the blue line up the top of the page) and they will help you thru the tough times.
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest
take care & all the best xx
Gosh, you've had a hard time of it, what with losing your Mum as well as being diagnosed yourself and then losing your job xx That's a really tough call.
I hope your last sessions of chemo go as smoothly as they can - sadly the fatigue/tiredness is one of the most common side effects :( And this mongrel disease actually mucks with your brain as much as it does your body, too. Hopefully, you'll find the radiation less taxing on your body, tho some also experience fatigue at the end as well ... but on the whole, it can be the 'easiest' of the the 'Big 3' - Surgery, Chemo & Rads.
As you are able, try & get back into the things you love doing - your favourite hobbies - or even take up a new one. I was able to celebrate the end of my active treatment (surgery & rads) by having a holiday on a tropical island with a bunch of friends (Norfolk Island) and it was lovely.
You said you are in WA - we have quite a few members in WA - what general area do you live in? We may have someone nearby for you to chat with & even meet up with for a coffee, Covid willing. (You can add your town/city to your profile.)
If you are rural, you can also claim fuel $$ for travel to & from your appointments - and $ towards accommodation if you have to stay overnight ..... I take an IPTAAS form with me everywhere for our appointments. ;)
Jump onto this thread when you can & check out some of the other areas of BCNA that may help you ..... and if you need to chat with anyone, ring the Helpline (in the blue line up the top of the page) and they will help you thru the tough times.
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest
take care & all the best xx