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viking1
8 years agoMember
The void between chemo and radiation ... why do I feel so blah?
I was really thrilled to finish chemo and feeling upbeat. I've been referred to a different radiation oncology place and am having my appointment this afternoon. I already did my CT planning and tatt...
Payne
8 years agoMember
Hi @viking1, I felt exactly the same after last chemo. I felt bitterly disappointed when after three weeks (my chemo cycle was 3 weekly) I wasn't feeling great. I had organised for family from WA to visit, thinking I would be OK but alas I spent much of the time going back to bed or lying on couch and not being able to join in celebrations. In hindsight, I think I only felt better at the end of the 3 weeks was because I took steroids in preparation for the next cycle. Then the radiation starts and the fatigue continues. Don't be too hard on yourself. The good news is that it does pass. Im now 7 months post treatment and almost back to normal self.