Feeling Tired During Radiation Therapy?

Whenever I speak to patients about side effects of cancer treatment before treatment actually begins, they are always concerned with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and hair loss. These can all be common side effects and difficult to tolerate, but I am always surprised that there is little concern for potential fatigue. One patient explained to me that it's perfectly acceptable to be tired in public, but having diarrhea or throwing up was a whole different ballgame. Very true, but what many new patients don't realize is that fatigue is a side effect that can truly compromise your quality of life during cancer treatment. For most people, diarrhea and nausea can be controlled and managed, but fatigue is different. There is no magic pill to give you energy....Read Full Post
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