Fatigue
It’s perfectly normal to experience fatigue when you are going through or have had cancer treatment. Fatigue is more than just feeling tired; it can have quite a significant impact on you physically, emotionally and psychologically. We’ve provided some useful information to help you understand fatigue and how to cope with it.
Video Resources...
Dealing with fatigue (podcast)
Fatigue is a very common side effect following cancer treatment. In this podcast from The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, Senior Occupational Therapist Elizabeth O’Dea talks about how fatigue affects people and how to overcome this.
How to combat fatigue
When you’re experiencing fatigue, the last thing you might want to do is exercise, however physical activity can help you feel better. The charity Leukaemia Care has produced a helpful video about fatigue and ways to overcome it. The video is applicable to anyone with a cancer diagnosis, not just leukaemia.
Coping with fatigue – Denton’s story
Sometimes, hearing from someone who has had a similar experience to your own is very helpful. Click the link to hear Denton’s story and find out how he coped.
Fatigue and lymphoma – Martin’s story
Sometimes, hearing from someone who has had a similar experience to your own is very helpful. Click the link to hear Martin’s story and see how he coped.
Online Resources...
Treating cancer fatigue
There are different ways to treat fatigue and it’s important to find what works for you. Cancer Research UK has put together an online guide that looks at some of these methods. For independent information about cancer, visit Cancer Research UK’s website – the largest charitable funder of cancer research in the world.
Beating cancer fatigue
The Untire self-help app provides a step-by-step guide to help you and your family and friends beat cancer-related fatigue (CRF). Whether you’re a cancer patient or survivor, the programme can help you regain energy. Visit the website to find out how to download it from the NHS apps library.
Macmillan
Fatigue is feeling very tired most, or all, of the time. It is a very common problem for people with cancer. On this page find information on the causes, effect and how to manage fatigue.
World Cancer Research Fund
Feeling tired all the time is common in people who have cancer. Fatigue may mean you may feel very tired or exhausted most or all of the time. Fatigue can have a big impact on your everyday life, making you feel both physically and mentally drained, and leaving you with little energy or motivation.
Cancer Care Map
To find other services or support on this topic, visit Cancer Care Map and enter your postcode to find what is available near you.