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Sabran65
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6 years ago

Long term chemo side effects

I was diagnosed with Stage 2 Breast Cancer and completed chemo 1 year ago. I have suffered from the time of treatment, ongoing fatigue of various degrees every day. Most days I am fatigued and need to lie down to rest. I also suffer from body aches and pains in my body. I have been unable to return to work even on a part time basis. This is effecting my quality of life and I often feel frustrated. Is there anyone else who still suffers side effects long after chemo has been completed? 
I am grateful that I am in remission but I wonder if my body will ever improve. 
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  • cranky_granny's avatar
    cranky_granny
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    6 years ago
    @Sabran65
    i think most of us have carry over side effects from our treatment   I finished full on treatment in July 2017. The chemo surgery and radiation. And on the hormone blocker till  oncologist decides i can stop 
     Not sure which one has knocked the stuffing out of me but your not alone 
    In the don’t have the same energy as pre bc  I have improved a bit since change in tablets. 
    Asked my Oncologist once and her answer was that what i went through aged my body 10years at least 
    I’m sure someone on here will be able to help with suggestions as what might help.  Main one seams to be exercise which has helped for me. Don’t do much but every little bit seems to help.