Struggling with fatigue and anxiety after breast cancer treatment

I am 57 DCIS stage zero grade 2 ER  positive, and I just had a lumpectomy. The plan is to put me on tamoxifen for five years. My tumor was only 2.5 mm. Amazing they found it I meet with the radiation oncologist this week to see if I should have radiation and then do the tamoxifen. My breast surgeon and the medical oncologist didn’t think I should. But I’m afraid that the radiation oncologist is just gonna go with the standards and say yeah you have to do it. Did you make the decision not to do the radiation? Did the radiation and cows tell you you didn’t have to. It’s such a big decision and I am so afraid of the side effects being on tamoxifen 

They both spoke with each other and agreed based on the DCISionRX test that was done. It showed that there was no difference that the radiation would had made having it or not. I am post menopause so I was prescribed anastrozole for the next 5 years which scares me to death. I don’t want to have side effects that age me as well but if I don’t do everything that I should tone cancer free, I would feel worse. My family hopes that I made this decision but would had stood behind me any way I chose. Good luck and I am sure you are in the best hands. Make them order you the DCISionRx test. I gave me peace of mind.

Thanks for the advice. I already have a bunch of arthritis and joint disease and ache all the time. I am post menopausal but the doctor said if I take the one for post menopausal(forgot the name) he is worried that my aches would be worse. So. Tamoxifen it is for 5 years. I am so worried about feel like crap for years also. 

When I started all this, I had no arthritis. My doctor changed my aromatase inhibitor from lexstrole to exam stance as the joint pain was quite intense. Hope this brand helps

Just had my Dexa scan for baseline and came back normal. How long before it changes?

Let me tell you the meds are killing my legs. I feel like I’ve run 10 miles. I can’t sleep, I move like an 80 year old woman. This can’t be my next 5 years.

I am a 80 year old woman, severe leg pain, can't sleep at night. I have had 1 treatment and feel horrible from side effects. I am a believer and trusting God all the way. The Word of God says we are redeemed from the curse of the Law. It's God's will for me to be healed and I stand on His promise.

Good afternoon. I was Her 2 positive and had both breast removed and implants. 6 months of Chemo and 6 weeks of radiation and didn't have any side affected. I was 55 years old

To God be the glory, you were truly blessed. I have been fatigue and joint pain. Can't sleep or eat. But Isiah 53 is the redemptive chapter and I stand on the Word of God.

You should take a look at your diet and see what you can change. Some of that could be what you are eating. I also do acupuncture and stretch therapy, which is amazing.

Just taken off anastrozole and switched to eme have just had what felt t like food poisoning over the past the days. Is the normal?

 so after meeting with the radiation oncologist, getting a second opinion, I am not doing radiation either. And because I already have degenerative joint disease I’m gonna go on tamoxifen  starting Monday. Not looking forward to it. I am post menopausal. But they feel that the aromatase inhibitors, would caused my bodyaches to be worse. They said it’s my decision which one I wanna take. 

Latonya can I get in touch with you?

I have no appetite, have diarrhea all the time and now I have neuropathy that is really painful and I have just done to infusions. I do my third infusion on December 2.

Hey just saying if you are anemic of course you will have fatigue work or no work. As a retired nurse my personal experience is low hemoglobin = fatigue … the anxiety comes with it ! So eat a lot of delicious red meats… get the rest you need.. give yourself some self care time ( every day). Whatever that means to you… and it will get better! Better learn how to care for yourself now…good luck. Even controlled breathing throughout the day may be helpful for you… love yourself!

What is stretch therapy?

(52 yrs old)DCIs, ground 0, stage 3. ER+ with on Lumpectomy. The tumor was .8mm with wide free margins. The DCISionRx test had me @30% odds. The doctors suggested tamoxifen & short course of radiation. But, I had complications from loss of blood supply. Which pushed off healing. I was under a very stressful period of life during the time if it’s true that’s what can cause breast cancer. I am pretty healthy otherwise but I went through major stress & couldn’t eat very much. I didn’t want to throw the baby out with the bath water and with further reduced efficacy due to complication. I wanted to address getting my mitochondria aligned. I have been on a supplement and food journey. I went on the Keto for Cancer as soon as I found out and Quit any type of social drinking. The only part where I really struggle is going to the gym. lol. But, I’m not overweight. I have a dr appt with a functional medicine doctor to work with me on blood monitoring & tests morning forward. I am also waiting for an appointment with aMD Anderson. I just didn’t feel comfortable rushing into the treatments without trying health modifications first.

The combination of treatment side effects, anemia, and maintaining a full work schedule can create an overwhelming cycle that many in this community understand. While each person's experience is unique, fatigue and anxiety are common challenges that deserve attention and support from healthcare providers who can help identify strategies for managing both symptoms alongside work responsibilities.