I'm not in treatment yet, but it's getting closer. I have been reading about the fatigue from treatment, and this is scaring me. I already suffer from chronic illness that saps my energy so much I had to retire early. I can barely get to doctor appointments now, even before therapy begins. So now I'm scared about what state I'll be in after therapy starts.

I don't have any friends near me to help me. So I've looked into hiring caregivers. But I'm not sure I can afford this for the whole treatment and recovery. My father offered to help, but he is 90 years old and has a heart problem and doesn't live close. I would feel just awful if the stress from helping me hurt him.

Anyway, I'm trying the best I can to find help. But I'm already exhausted and it's hard.