Ha I like being thought of as belonging to this forum and especially as one of its correspondents, overseas or otherwise! Gives me some purpose as I get used to all this blood cancer malarkey.
I really empathise with how knackered you can feel, even if treatment is going well and we’re doing all the right things etc. It feels like a cruel irony to be too tired to do stuff that can help undo fatigue, which can still get me down.
Honestly, and I know it seems like it would make me more tired, but doing a bit of yoga at home in front of the telly can actually boost my energy. At the very least it stretches me and makes me feel like I’ve got my blood pumping to all the extremities a bit more than usual.
Maybe try to rest as much as you can before your appointment this week? Like you say, it would be a pity to miss it due to a virus knocking you out. Something I’ve asked my other half to do on appointment days is to be totally in charge of dinner and any domestic chores so I don’t need to waste energy thinking about and making food or doing stuff around the house. Perhaps you can call in favours on those sorts of days, maybe appeal to your kids? All these moments of rest add up to having more energy, I find.
And I know what you mean about not wanting to be stuck out somewhere due to getting worn out. One of my fears after diagnosis was not being able to go hiking as it’s been so helpful for my mental health over the years. I’ve had to shorten my routes and make sure they don’t have as much ascent as I just can’t manage massive climbs and I hate how weak my body feels. Being out in nature still helps and I’ve found plenty of trails that have amazing views and looped routes which aren’t dangerously remote! Perhaps you’ve got some pretty lakes, canals, or woodlands nearby with short flattish paths to wander…
You’re right, I’ve added that link above to @clickinhistory’s cancer language topic…