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@goldengirl2 @bluemeade7 @bjkingape @slm101, will you join me in welcoming newcomers @embeth99 and @polkagal?
Beth and Polkagal, you stories of getting through treatment for stage 3A and 1A UPSC respectively and being NED (no evidence of disease) are inspiring. Treatment-related fatigue is a common long-term side effect of cancer. What tips do you have for others for accepting the fatigue when necessary and how to pace yourself to do the things that matter most to you?

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Yes, welcome to our new ladies.. i am one year NED stage 3c upsc operated on a year ago may and chemo ending oct 31 2018. still have numerous odd aches twinges and fatigue hits me when i least expect it... i just rest

I think different things work for different people. But I think those basic, common-sense things we all know about- like eating right, drinking water, exercising, getting adequate rest - do help. This was especially true for me during treatment, as I am a teacher and all of my treatments took place during the school year. I managed to get through the week ok, then would make sure I allowed myself to rest in the evenings or on weekends. I told myself it was ok not to worry so much about the house or other obligations. Now as I get further into post-treatment, the fatigue I have isn't so pronounced, but I do find I tire more easily, or can't do something as long without resting - it seems to be a stamina thing. I decided it was ok to break up tasks, instead of always pushing through until something was completely done. I was a pretty healthy eater before cancer, but there is always room for improvement, so I am trying to eat more fruits & veggies, and less processed foods and sugar. I do try to walk every day, and I also do yoga - which I was not able to do for several months due to the surgery and treatments, and I noticed a big difference in how I felt. I truly believe the healthy eating and exercising I was already following pre-cancer aided in my quick recovery after surgery, and also helped me to manage chemo side effects, so I believe it will help me to build myself back up now. I think it's important to be proactive - find what works for you and don't worry about what you can't do. Be patient and forgiving with yourself!