Coping with fatigue (tiredness)
This booklet is about coping with fatigue caused by cancer or its treatment (cancer-related fatigue). It is for anyone who has cancer-related fatigue. There is also information for carers, family members and friends.
This booklet is about coping with fatigue caused by cancer or its treatment (cancer-related fatigue). It is for anyone who has cancer-related fatigue. There is also information for carers, family members and friends.
About this booklet
This booklet is about coping with fatigue caused by cancer or its treatment (cancer-related fatigue). Fatigue means feeling very tired or exhausted all or most of the time. This feeling is not helped by rest.
It talks about the causes and effects of cancer-related fatigue and things you can do to help manage it. It also has information about feelings, practical issues and money.
Visit our online information about fatigue (tiredness).
We want everyone affected by cancer to feel our information is written for them. To do this we use plain English and we try to make it accessible and relevant to the widest range of people. Read more about how we produce our information.
Tag: LIFST, SDEF, GENS
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Is this information available as an audiobook?
Yes, this booklet is available as an audiobook.
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Can I request this booklet to be translated or in a different format?
You can view cancer information in many different languages for free. This includes videos with subtitles and PDFs you can download.
If you cannot find the information you need in your language, you can ask for some information to be translated for free in one of 200 languages.
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Email informationproductionteam@macmillan.org.uk or call 0808 808 00 00 and tell us what information you need.
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Where can I find support for fatigue?
Most people who have cancer will experience fatigue at some point.
We have information on tiredness and fatigue, including how to manage fatigue and where to get support.
We also have information for people experiencing trouble with sleep.
How we can help
Our specialist money advisers can give you free and confidential advice and help you to find out what benefits and financial support you might be entitled to.