Posted by Minnesota Oncology Physicians on June 15, 2022
Surviving cancer takes its toll both physically and emotionally. Compared to the other cancer-related side-effects you have endured, fatigue might be considered more of a nuisance rather than something to worry about.
However, if left untreated, fatigue can have a huge impact on your quality of life. Once cancer treatment is over, you may be anxious to get back to your pre-cancer activities— but there may be times when fatigue holds you back.
Fatigue may cause you to:
- Miss work
- Avoid attending social events
- Skip exercise
- Avoid friends
- Shirk daily tasks such as cleaning your house, buying groceries, etc.
- Stay in bed longer than usual
- Experience mood changes
- Feel depressed and/or hopeless
In other words, fatigue can prevent you from enjoying the fulfilling, post-cancer lifestyle you desire and deserve.
