Radiation Induced Fatigue

Completed treatment 22 of 39 today.  The fatigue factor is becoming a problem.  I work full-time from 0715 until 4:00.  I get my treatment at 1030 and then go back to work.  Starting about 2:00, I feel like absolute crap and this continues until I go to bed usually at 10:00. (I nod off a lot around 9:00 in front of the TV).  The fatigue also makes me a grouch.  Not good in a job dealing with the public all day. (My wife is used to me being a grouch!!!!). I also have trouble thinking clearly. My doctor recommended a power nap at lunchtime, but not  a possiblility where I work.  I guess it could be worse. If this is all I will have as side effects from the radiation, then no big thing.  Especially if it kills off the cancer.  Squid.

I struggled with the same problem during my radiation. I went about 11:00 and then right back to work. Fatigue is a normal by product of radiation and like Barry said you are past the half way point. If that is the only side effect you have had I would bet that will be as bad as it gets.
Thanks for sharing

peace to you
Dale

Hang in there, it does get better.  I was lucky in that my session started at 2 PM, so I could go home at noon, eat lunch, lay down for an hour or so, and then drive the 20 minutes to the clinic, go back to work and knock off at 5:00.  Being self-employed really helps as the rest of the family could step up.  I did notice the fatigue at the half-way point, but towards the end it wasn't so bad.  But I sure go used to the noon-time naps.  Still take them when I can.  The last couple of weeks or so will go quickly.  Trust me.

Bob

I'm about 10 days out from IGRT, and am equally wiped by 2. If I push I can hold out till 5, but a quick nap is obligatory.