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Work/grief/sadness
Hi all, apologies if this has already been discussed but I couldn’t find anything elsewhere. I’m 46, had a right mastectomy (Diep flap) and left reduction in early December for stage 2 invasive lo...
Hi @RedRose77
I'm 47 and two years post treatment (lumpect, chemo, rad, tamox)
I was definitely tired for a few months after treatment. And you've had a mastectomy to boot - surely that would take a few months to physically recover from, let alone the emotional side?
After treatment and rest, I had a six months of "high on life", which culminated in busting my knee while playing sport beyond my fatigue level (all ok now).
After that there was twelve months of waking up to the reality of having had treatment for cancer aka "what the h-ll just happened... I want my life back...".
I'm currently in the "I coughed, it must be mets" stage 😉. Who knows what exciting stage is next? Tamoxifen, I'm looking at you.😄
Like others on this thread, even now I'm struggling with fatigue, emotions and working 4-days. I'm not sure if I'll be able to keep working (I'm lucky to have that choice). I may have to stop, rest and find a less demanding job.
Looking at this this now, it seems that I'm describing almost the stages of grief. That's interesting...
Anyway, I hope my ramble is somewhat useful.
❤️
I'm 47 and two years post treatment (lumpect, chemo, rad, tamox)
I was definitely tired for a few months after treatment. And you've had a mastectomy to boot - surely that would take a few months to physically recover from, let alone the emotional side?
After treatment and rest, I had a six months of "high on life", which culminated in busting my knee while playing sport beyond my fatigue level (all ok now).
After that there was twelve months of waking up to the reality of having had treatment for cancer aka "what the h-ll just happened... I want my life back...".
I'm currently in the "I coughed, it must be mets" stage 😉. Who knows what exciting stage is next? Tamoxifen, I'm looking at you.😄
Like others on this thread, even now I'm struggling with fatigue, emotions and working 4-days. I'm not sure if I'll be able to keep working (I'm lucky to have that choice). I may have to stop, rest and find a less demanding job.
Looking at this this now, it seems that I'm describing almost the stages of grief. That's interesting...
Anyway, I hope my ramble is somewhat useful.
❤️