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Post radiation after breast cancer
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I am 20 months post radiation treatment for breast cancer dcis and I was doing really well my fatigue felt better I have been exercising doing weights and all of a sudden I am totally leveled again I just don't get it has anyone else had this experience with the fatigue coming back. I can't say it was totally gone but I was doing much better and feeling good.
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@gailmarienewton yes, your body has been through a battle for sure, but the good news is, the worst is over! Once you're rested & healed, you should be able to resume your activities & get your mojo back! But one step at a time, right? As far as the radiation & hormone blockers, those are pretty easy. I had 5 days of radiation & I take a half-dose of Tamoxifen (10 mg) & I'm doing fine. Sending best wishes! Keep up the good fight & let us know how you're doing! 😊
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3 Reactions@sue417
Yes, it always felt that after my lumpectomy, the surgeon also removed a third gear. Always tired after an activity.
But I’ve talked to friends who did NOT have cancer who are 65+ and older who have slowed down and lost some pep.
I always wonder if it’s the cancer recovery or just old age.
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2 Reactions@ginny100
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You certainly had a lot more extensive surgery than I did. Have you tried red light therapy at all. I did red light therapy on my underarm and chest where my surgery was when I came home probably a month later and honestly it helped a lot. I don't know if you have a holistic clinic where you live but if you do it's worth checking out because it really does help repair. Sorry you're having such a struggle. I also did ionic foot cleanse to get all the crap out of my system. And I'm doing that every year now 4 sessions twice a year
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1 Reaction@beyourownadvocate
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All my energy was 100% prior to this cancer treatment. I've always worked out. I also have fibro so I think that affects my system more so since radiation. I'm in Canada so the weather's been crap all winter hardly any sun cold damp. So hopefully once the nicer weather gets here and we can spend time outdoors the energy will get better. But I must say since I've been doing my regular work outs I definitely am feeling better than I did prior to not working out.
New issue. I have erythema really badly on my left side. Right side is not so bad. It hurts on top of the regular hurt. I am not sure what to do. My sister and a doctor friend think I may have PMPS because I never complain....I have been in treatment with leukemia for over 5 years and I never complain. This really hurts. I looked at myself two days ago finally....I look like a monster....that is a bummer, too.
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Hi Gail, I am 82 and just had two lumpectomies and have started radiation, so I know your fear. The surgery went well, radiation is a struggle, but I will make it. It is hard getting used to our body changes reminds me of being 13. The best of everything for you. Believe.
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3 ReactionsI was getting Magnesium treatments along with my Herceptin infusion. My Mag levels were very low. After Her emptiness went on Mag 400 prescription. After 6 months it finally got just over where it’s not considered too low. They did not refill my script. Have been feeling like I am going to pass out past few weeks and finally thought must be my Mag. I ordered Mag Glycibate High Absobtion. 100 mg. Had 100 mgthis am and don’t feel faint.will take another in pm. Mag blood work is not normally included in book tests. Ask for a script to check it ?
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3 Reactions@coolhurst Thank you. I am 75. I just learned on top of everything else that I also have high=grade DCIS with comedonecrosis from a MD portal report. I am learning about this on top of everything else. I just feel not myself. That would really help......
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2 Reactions@gailmarienewton
I’m sorry you’re going through that. I didn’t have as many challenges as you.
I had large tumors in my right breast and had a single mastectomy followed by 33 radiation treatments. I had radiation burns, but they healed. I went to physical therapy and began taking aromatase inhibitors. Like you I had lost energy and I didn’t have interest in things. I was horribly depressed. It took me about 7 months to get past that. I didn’t have support from my medical community with anything other than surgery and PT. They told me to get outside for 30 minutes a day. I started walking. And this site really helped me.
Just remember it’s one day at a time and every day is a new gift.
I’m wishing you the best.
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