One of the chemo nurses told me that chemo induced fatigue was different and that the less you do the more fatigued you feel. She said that the fatigue is diminished with activity rather than worsened. In an effort to try to believe her theory, I walked around the block even when I felt like I could sleep the entire day away. She was right, I always felt like I had more energy after a short walk and found that I could even do a few things around the house - not much, but enough to keep the house somewhat put together!

Take good care - this is the rough time - it will get better!


Jennifer (39)
02/10 SCCa Tongue & Base, HPV-
03/10 Partial Glossectomy & ND 11/10 Revision due to additional nodes 12/20-2/2/11 IMRT & concommitant chemo 2/11 PEG in 3/11 PEG out
Back at work and feeling good 03/24/11!
12/20/11 - 9 month f/u PET/CT - all clear!