Cancer Related Fatigue

Cancer Information Service
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Peer Review Status: Internally Reviewed by the Cancer Information Service
First Published: 1998
Last Review Date: June 2004

What Is Cancer Related Fatigue?

Body — To combat cancer related fatigue

• Control Symptoms
• Prevent Infections
• Eat a Well Balanced Diet
• Get Enough Sleep and Rest
• Exercise
• Ask Your Doctor or Nurse Before Exercising
• Conserve Energy
• Manage Fatigue in the Workplace
• Care for the Caregiver

Mind — To combat cancer related fatigue

• Take Charge
• Control Depression
• Have Fun

Spirit — To combat cancer related fatigue

• Commune with God of Your Higher Power
• Commune with Others
• Commune with Nature and the Environment
• Relax

Resources

• Community Resources
• Assistive Equipment
• Coping and Information Resources
• Financial Resources
• Food and Diet Support Resources
• Humor Resources
• Service Organizations