Cancer-related fatigue
Are you feeling constantly fatigued? You're not alone. Fatigue affects more than 80 per cent of people undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy, yet it remains widely misunderstood.
Managing cancer-related fatigue is complex.
Cancer-related fatigue
About
Cancer-related fatigue can be caused by a variety of things: Treatments, travel, multiple appointments, and dealing with a lot of information.
This video has been created by a dedicated team of clinical nurse specialists, cancer support workers and allied health professionals who offer practical advice and emotional support to help patients and their families better understand and manage one of cancer's most common and disruptive side effects.
The video is designed to help patients understand what to expect during and after treatment, while offering self-management strategies to help them feel more in control.
Watch the video
Topics and where to find them
How fatigue can affect your emotional and mental health (1 minute 4 seconds).
Planning, pacing and prioritising (3 minutes 6 seconds).
The importance of nutrition and hydration (6 minutes 11 seconds).
How physical activity can help to reduce fatigue (8 minutes 14 seconds).
Referrals
If you would like personalised advice about how to manage your fatigue, please contact your clinical nurse specialist team or your GP.
Share your views
Kent and Medway Cancer Alliance would like to know if the fatigue animation film has been helpful to you, and why.