Lels Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Morning Everyone,I was dx 1 year ago stage 4 PC. I stopped all chemo treatment in Nov. last year, chosing to have quality of life over quantity.Over the last week I have been sleeping on and off all day and night. I sleep for 1 - 2 hours, but never wake refreshed and I am dozing off again an hour later. I have tried keeping myself awake, but it doesn't change anything.I just wondered if anyone has had any experience of this ?? Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you Lesley x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_T Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Hi Lesley. How are you feeling generally?I do know Ray suffered with fatigue terribly and described exactly what you are saying, ie never feeling refreshed after a sleep. That was when he was on chemotherapy though.I would speak to your doctor about it?Keep well.Julia x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didge Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I know my bf always seems tired whether he is on chemo or not! I am thinking of you and hope it improves soon x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Hi LesleyYes, cancer does cause fatigue, it is your body recharging its batteries.As Julia suggests, have a word with your GP. It maybe that adjusting your diet a little might help or adding in some supplements. Also sometimes a little walk can be reviving.Best of luck.Take care Cathy xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slewis7313 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Hi Lesley, I have been lucky enough to have 10 months of no treatment (after 4 months of GemCap) and have been really well over that period. However, my marker is now rising quickly and it looks as though the cancer is becoming active again. My family have noticed that I too am sleeping more (as I did when first diagnosed) and as I am not currently in medication, it must be down to the cancer itself. Not really sure how to address this symptom, but I am sure that the GP can advise (I am shortly starting on Folfirinox).Hope this helps!Take careSteveX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lels Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Thank you all for your suggestions, I think I will give my GP a call and see what he comes up with.Take careLesley x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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