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Cancer Support

moonscape

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5. So many variables, cancers, type drugs, dosages, etc etc but ...

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Sat Nov 5, 2016, 06:28 PM

Nov 2016

I had devastating can't-move fatigue and that significantly lifted in about a month or so, other symptoms lessened earlier. Went on maintenance chemo about 2 months after stopping the 6-month chemo, and now fatigue has returned but at a lesser level.

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John done with chemo Oct 19th [View all] Marthe48 Nov 2016 OP

I did not know there was a specific "end of chemo" experience dixiegrrrrl Nov 2016 #1

John finished 6 months Marthe48 Nov 2016 #6

I didn't take the recommended chemo treatment so can't help you. sinkingfeeling Nov 2016 #2

Probably radiation Marthe48 Nov 2016 #7

Judge recovery by the week, not day to day. alfredo Nov 2016 #3

I've read your earlier posts Marthe48 Nov 2016 #8

Keep us posted. alfredo Nov 2016 #10

Sports Marthe48 Nov 2016 #11

Thanks. alfredo Nov 2016 #13

So many variables, cancers, type drugs, dosages, etc etc but ... moonscape Nov 2016 #5

Can only speak as a caregiver but I do not think there is ever an end date ... slipslidingaway Nov 2016 #14

Thank you Marthe48 Nov 2016 #15

It is all too easy to get caught up in the details of the moment ... slipslidingaway Nov 2016 #18

It will just take time. PennyK Nov 2016 #16

Hang in there, PennyK Marthe48 Nov 2016 #17

As I say, judge it week to week. alfredo Nov 2016 #17

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