Exactly!! Thank you for your comment. I'm glad that you are doing well!

I am 85 year old and was diagnosed with NHL in December 2022. I had chemo from January through August this year. I went from running marathons and doing long distance bike rides to doing no running and only doing 30-40 mile bike rides. All while being more and more fatigued and taking more and more naps. I was also diagnosed with NHL in 2000, 2008 and 2016 and had the same exact fatigue each time. And each time I recovered and eventually made it back to long distance running and biking. So, my summary thinking is that the fatigue is chemo related and once the drugs are completely purged from your body the fatigue goes away. In the meantime, I enjoy the naps and shorter gym workouts.

Maybe, since everyone is unique and we are fearfully wonderfully made we all are different. I am very active and really did not experience a significant amount of fatigue. Once I started chemo, fatigue hit hard. I am still experiencing fatigue for months after the end of treatment. I commented to my oncologist a week and a half ago at my first quarterly blood draw and consultation. He ordered a check on the blood draw for thyroid which came within normal range. He also stated that I am very active and I will need to work within my age limitations (66) and accept that I will need to slow down some and accept naps.
Best wishes.

I don't know if I agree with the age concept... that wouldn't be something that I would change. The goal during chemo and radiation treatments for me, would be to maintain as much strength, flexibility & mobility for both my upper and lower body. Only when you challenge your muscles, are you able to do that. I can understand that chemo treatments can change the way your body works, I went through this during my treatments for breast cancer. I found that I could not tolerate lifting weights, so I modified and started doing Pilates. However, I really didn't lessen the intensity of my workouts, I just worked/challenged the same body parts in a 'different way'.
I will say however, that if during your treatments, on a 'particular day', you feel more tired, then yes, listen to your body and rest. But I will never buy into what your oncologist said about 'age limitations'... that sounds counterproductive to me.

Checkout the article "What Causes Lymphoma Fatigue and 8 Ways To Manage It"... and tip #6. Try To Get 'More' Exercise ... AND ... 8. Shorten Naps To Feel Better Rested

Good luck to you. My journey has yet to begin.