How will treatment make me feel?
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Cancer treatment can be tough. But not all people react the same way to treatment. Some side-effects are worse than others and you may experience some or all of them. If you are suffering, tell your doctor as there are usually lots of things they can do to make it easier on you.
On the plus side, most effects are short-term and will usually get better once treatment ends. Some, are longer lasting and you will find that the team that is caring for you will explain these to you.
So, what things might you experience? Here, we talk about some of the things you may worry about during treatment.
Feeling tired
Tiredness or fatigue is a common side-effect of cancer treatments. But it’s not surprising really, as you are mentally, emotionally and physically going through a lot.
If fatigue is affecting you, try to keep track of when it hits. You may find that you are simply trying to do too much and just need to take some time out. Speak to your nurse or doctor if things aren’t improving after...
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