Hi,
I finished my 6 x FEC back in August and started on Tamoxifen and went back to work in September, I’m an Admin Officer in a school. I’ve been doing mornings only but have just started to increase my day by an extra hour a day this week. So far this week I’ve been shattered and dozing off about 8.00-8.30 pm (except tonight when flaming night sweats keeping me awake again!!)… I’m hoping its a combination of sleepless nights (due to night sweats) and the extra hours that’s making me so tired… I know it’s only been a few months since finishing chemo but will I ever stop feeling so tired… x
Hi Sallyshelly
Welcome to the BCC forums. I’m sure some of the other users will be a long soon to offer you their experiences and knowledge. In the meantime you might find it helpful to talk things through with a member of staff on the helpline. Here you can share your thoughts and concerns with someone who will offer you a listening ear as well as emotional support and practical information. Lines are open weekdays 9 to 5pm and Saturday 10 to 2pm and the number to call is 0808 800 6000.
Best wihses Sam, BCC Facilitator
Hi Sallyshelly
Im afraid to say the answer is yes Im 2years 9 months from dx and I still get really tired it is better than say a year ago but certain things exhaust me, like a day of housework or a few extra hours at work, I suffer terribly with hot flushes and they drain me as well and also like you I dont sleep very well and can be awake on and off all night and times, I never sleep through the whole night, so I think it is a combination of things that cause the tiredness, as I say it does get better BUT i think it will take a long time to feel near normal again, good luck
xx