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starwishn2 · 01-24-2013, 10:21 PM

I was diagnosed in July 2012 as well. I had a bilateral mastectomy in July and then did 6 treatments of TCH. That ended in Dec but I continued with Herceptin. I "get" to miss out on radiation but had my reconstructive surgery last Friday. I have been tired non stop since the day I was told I had BC.

I have worked full time through most of my treatment (I would take a few days off after a chemo day) but was able to work a majority of the days from my home. If I go into my office - I usually leave early... it is just too much. (my office is a 35 minute drive one way)

I actually feel MORE tired with just the Herceptin...ugh. I have the same issue with people wanting to "do" something on the weekends. I think it is more for them then for me. I think it makes them feel better if they see me do or go places again. It's as if I never had cancer- like it was a bad cold or something. Maybe I'm simplifying what friends/family think but I totally get how you are feeling. I am just plain tired, too! I tell whomever asks that I won't know how I will feel until that day.

The funny thing - or most annoying thing - is that most nights I have insomnia. GO FIGURE.

You're not alone!
Jeri

01-24-2013, 10:21 PM	#5
starwishn2 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 124	Re: Tired of being tired I was diagnosed in July 2012 as well. I had a bilateral mastectomy in July and then did 6 treatments of TCH. That ended in Dec but I continued with Herceptin. I "get" to miss out on radiation but had my reconstructive surgery last Friday. I have been tired non stop since the day I was told I had BC. I have worked full time through most of my treatment (I would take a few days off after a chemo day) but was able to work a majority of the days from my home. If I go into my office - I usually leave early... it is just too much. (my office is a 35 minute drive one way) I actually feel MORE tired with just the Herceptin...ugh. I have the same issue with people wanting to "do" something on the weekends. I think it is more for them then for me. I think it makes them feel better if they see me do or go places again. It's as if I never had cancer- like it was a bad cold or something. Maybe I'm simplifying what friends/family think but I totally get how you are feeling. I am just plain tired, too! I tell whomever asks that I won't know how I will feel until that day. The funny thing - or most annoying thing - is that most nights I have insomnia. GO FIGURE. You're not alone! Jeri __________________ Diagnosed 16Dec1993 ITP (auto immune disease - low platelets) Splenectomy 11Nov2009 Rituxen May2011 ITP playing nice Diagnosed 3Jul2012 BC 2 cm - Grade 2 - Stage IIB HER2+++ ER+/PR+ bilateral mastectomy 20Jul2012 Metastasized cancer found 1 lymph node expanders placed during surgery TCH chemo "cocktail" started 24Aug2012 every 3 weeks - 6 treatments Herceptin - 18 treatments LAST treatment Taxotere & Carboplatin 7Dec2012 -yay! Continue with Herceptin 26Dec2012 Started Arimidex 01Jan2013 (for 5 years) Surgery to remove expanders/reconstruction 18Jan2013 Infection in left breast from reconstruction/infection in most nails - SO many meds! 22Feb2013 Left implant not playing nice.... might need to remove and try again - blah! 04Apr2013 3Jul2013 - one year since diagnosis - booo cancer! 15Aug2013 LAST chemo infusion!! YIPPPEEE!!! 13Sep2013 2nd reconstructive surgery.. the FOOBs are looking good!