NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.?Between 70 percent and 100 percent of cancer patients receiving treatment suffer from fatigue related to their condition, according to the American Cancer Society, and up to one-half of all survivors have reported fatigue lasting months or even years after treatment. Fatigue can be one of the most distressing side effects of cancer treatment and can sometimes be overlooked by patients, caregivers and doctors.
Cancer-related fatigue can affect personal relationships, one?s sense of well-being, and even compliance with treatment. The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) is making experts available to discuss the symptoms, signs, and causes of cancer-related fatigue during this Cancer-Related Fatigue Awareness Month. CINJ is a Center of Excellence of UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Signs of cancer-related fatigue include feeling tired or exhausted even after sleep, having trouble concentrating, feeling unmotivated and lacking interest in normal day-to-day activities. Cancer fatigue is very different from the fatigue of everyday life, because it is not relieved by rest and often hits unexpectedly, affecting a person?s ability to perform ordinary tasks.
Many patients believe that fatigue is a side effect from treatment that cannot be managed; however, while there is no cure, there are ways to cope with and reduce symptoms. A few ways to manage cancer-related fatigue are getting rest, but not too much rest, staying active with regular moderate exercise, planning ahead to save 0energy for when it will be needed most, eating well and getting a strong support system in line.
Source: Cancer Institute of New Jersey
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Source: http://www.endonurse.com/news/2011/11/december-is-cancer-related-fatigue-awareness-month.aspx
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