Coping with fatigue (tiredness)
A booklet for people who have fatigue (extreme tiredness) as a result of cancer or its treatments. Learn about why fatigue arises and how to deal with it at work and home.
A booklet for people who have fatigue (extreme tiredness) as a result of cancer or its treatments. Learn about why fatigue arises and how to deal with it at work and home.
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. The tiredness is not helped by rest and can affect you physically and emotionally.
The booklet covers diet, exercise, relaxation and sleep. It includes a removable fatigue diary for tracking daily energy levels.
Visit our online information about fatigue (tiredness).
How we can help
If you have cancer, you may be able to get a Macmillan Grant to help with the extra costs of cancer. Find out who can apply and how to access our grants.
There are lots of benefits that could help you after a cancer diagnosis, but the system can be confusing. Our Welfare Rights Advisors are here to help.