posted by mla77
31 October 2022
Last chemo session and extreme fatigue and weaknesa
Last reply:
12 November 2022 12:16
Hi all.
My 75 year old Dad finished his last chemo session 2 weeks ago and has been completely wiped out by it. It’s been a rough few months for him, each session seemed a bit worse but this last one has left him extremely weak, barely able to walk, needing constant care and help with the basics. Is this normal? I’ve tried to research effects but can’t find anything that would be as bad as he is now. We have spoken to medical staff and they say to rest. Has anyone else had a similar situation and how long did it take to get back to some sort of independence??
Hello I have just read your post. I have had Chemotherapy for Cancer Treatment as well. I finished it in April 2021. I have extreme tiredness also. It is one of the major side effects. In the eighteen months it has gotten a bit less. What helped me a lot was doing things slowly and to rest as much as possible. Doing some light walking in the fresh air for an hour or two really helps. It is good for sleep at nighttime. It is really tough going. I hope that this helps your father in his recovery 👍