I felt like cheering today.
When I walked through the waiting area back to the changing room following my radiation treatment, someone asked me how did it go.
And I said, great. Eleven days to go, I said. Two-thirds done. And they all congratulated me! Everyone there is undergoing radiation treatment for some type of cancer. And it's good to know one of us is getting closer to the end. I remember congratulating another woman when I was just a few days into my treatment. She's done now and I hope she continues to do well.
The woman doing needlepoint on a table runner who sits and waits for her husband nodded and smiled. The two sisters who always come together said that's great. It
It's not painful but it is something to work through. It just zaps your energy. And it's five days a week. I need naps and extra protein.
I am still working but sometimes I need shorter days. How do some of you or people you know deal with the fatigue of radiation therapy?

Comments (3)
I drink lots of chai tea when I'm tired. I also try to take at least two 20 minute naps a day just to keep my energy up. Exercise is also very good. Not only will you feel healthier, but it also gets your heart pumping!
Posted by Shari | March 5, 2007 3:36 PM
Posted on March 5, 2007 15:36
Here is a link that addresses fatigue from radiation:
http://www.asrt.org/Content/ThePublic/AboutRadiologicProcedures/RT/CopingwithFatigue.aspx
Keep the faith!
Posted by JC Lamkin | March 5, 2007 10:49 PM
Posted on March 5, 2007 22:49
Exercise and naps, not specifically in that order.
Posted by Sue | March 6, 2007 7:57 AM
Posted on March 6, 2007 07:57