Cancer Related Fatigue
What is cancer related fatigue?
Cancer related fatigue (CRF) is a lack of energy and feeling tired all the time. CRF exhaustion prevents a person from doing their usual daily tasks. CRF is not reduced by sleep or rest. CRF can be experienced before cancer treatment begins, while going through cancer treatment, and can remain for years after cancer treatment is finished.
Cancer related fatigue (CRF) is one of the most common side effects of cancer and cancer treatments. It is experienced by 80% of people with cancer. CRF is a lack of energy and a feeling of exhaustion. It prevents a person from doing their usual daily tasks, and is not reduced by sleep or rest. CRF can be experienced before cancer treatment begins, while going through cancer treatment, and can remain for years after cancer treatment is finished. What causes cancer related fatigue? The exact cause of feeling tired with cancer related fatigue is not known. CRF is believed to be the result of cancer and cancer treatments.
What causes cancer related fatigue?
The exact cause of CRF is not known. CRF is believed to be the result of cancer and cancer treatments.
How is cancer related fatigue treated?
A person experiencing cancer related fatigue in New York first needs to speak to their doctor about their fatigue. Always check with your doctor before starting an exercise program. Exercise has been proven to reduce feeling tired because of CRF. Exercising regularly improves a person’s
- Mood
- Energy level
- Quality of life
- Ability to complete daily tasks
Physical therapy and continued exercise are offered at UHS.
Physical therapy and cancer related fatigue
A physical therapist (PT) is skilled in providing an individualized exercise plan. Through the guidance of a PT each patient is shown:
- A personalized exercise program
- Education on conserving energy and correct body mechanics
How can you see a physical therapist?
A prescription is needed from your doctor for physical therapy in New York for cancer related fatigue. To make an appointment, call one of the UHS Physical Therapy sites. Find those sites and more information on Physical Therapy here.
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