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Tiredness 9 weeks post surgery.. is this common?
Hello I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy over 9 weeks ago and have recovered very well apart from a lingering tiredness. It does not seem to get mentioned on this site, so just wondering wh...
I don't think to be tired/fatigued nine weeks later is unusual at all. Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment is physically and mentally disruptive to say the least. Your body is trying to heal after an invasive procedure, and your brain is processing a pretty traumatic piece of information. Not to mention the learning curve that's just about vertical. Be gentle with yourself and give yourself time.
If you're really worried about it you see your GP. Maybe a blood test to look at your thyroid and iron levels might be useful?
Like @Sister I've found my sleep disrupted from the start. I'm still waiting for it to improve... Take care, K xox
If you're really worried about it you see your GP. Maybe a blood test to look at your thyroid and iron levels might be useful?
Like @Sister I've found my sleep disrupted from the start. I'm still waiting for it to improve... Take care, K xox