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The new normal
This is my first post. My name is Heli. I was diagnosed with metastatic disease 4 years ago and have been living very well until earlier this year. I started chemotherapy in June, had major side eff...
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Hi Helena
I can't speak for the mets side of things but with regards to the chemo, even though you stopped the treatment, the residual effects can last a while. I finished 6 rounds of TCH in October last year, 33 radiotherapy sessions in December and herceptin about 9 weeks ago. I still struggle with fatigue on and off on a fairly regular basis. My onc has told me it could be a year before I start to have my old energy levels again. Depression and anxiety impact on that as well. A counsellor may help with that side of things as well as giving you some strategies with dealing with the changes you are experiencing in your health and well being.