Fatigue

Fatigue, or a lack of energy, is a common side effect of breast cancer treatment. You may feel tired or exhausted some or all of the time. Fatigue can affect concentration, and the ability to complete simple everyday tasks, creating feelings of frustration and anger. Rest may not always help; light exercise like going for a walk may improve energy levels.

“The treatment made me tired and cranky, although my wife reckons I’ve always been cranky.”

“I had a total loss of interest in anything, it really knocked me for six, I felt so lethargic and I didn’t feel like eating, I had to push myself to carry on as normal as possible.”

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