Another phase mostly complete, yay and yet…
So final chemo finished this last week, of course still side effects and the fatigue will linger, and radio to come. As carer I’m relieved and nervous. Thankfully side effects weren’t anywhere near as...
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It’s common to have a bit of an emotional crash after treatment is completed.
Counselling may help , I was ready for it and just let it happen, I was lucky I was semi retired and it didn’t affect my work and in fact having some work to do helped take my mind off things.
I also tried to keep busy with exercise and some other projects.
The other thing is many people expect you to “bounce back” after completion if your physical treatment and this can be a bit trying .
I just said “ fine” when people asked me how I was going unless they were very close family or friends, that was just easier.
Take care.
Counselling may help , I was ready for it and just let it happen, I was lucky I was semi retired and it didn’t affect my work and in fact having some work to do helped take my mind off things.
I also tried to keep busy with exercise and some other projects.
The other thing is many people expect you to “bounce back” after completion if your physical treatment and this can be a bit trying .
I just said “ fine” when people asked me how I was going unless they were very close family or friends, that was just easier.
Take care.