New Normal

It sounds like you are being realistic about your recovery and not expecting to bounce back just because treatment has ended (although it must be a relief to have finished except for the unknown of hormone therapy). Just as we all have different side effects, it seems that our bodies are affected in different ways at the end of treatment too. I wonder if a lot of the symptoms we tend to blame on hormone therapy might actually be left over from chemo and radio? It is now over 6 months since I finished chemo and radio and I still have some effects (big toe nails still recovering, sore spots still from radio, etc). While most days I feel ok I find I still get tired, especially in the evening and I still have trouble with concentration. I am more easily flustered if too much is happening. Luckily I have very understanding friends and family. While I have not returned to work, I am gradually increasing my work from home but find some days are better than others. I have made some silly errors and find it hard to be as organized as before. BUT, I try to go easy on myself and my new motto is " if it's not life threatening then it will sort out and be ok". I aim for calmness (but don't always achieve it!) as I know this helps me function better and makes me easier to be around for everyone else! Just keep taking it one step at a time and I hope that hormone therapy goes ok for you. Keep in touch. Deanne xxx