Surviving Cancer
Frequently Asked Questions
9. My treatment is over, so why am I still so tired?
Fatigue and Cancer Treatment
Video length: 1 min 8 sec
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Video length: 1 min 8 sec
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Fatigue, or feeling extremely tired, is a common complaint during the first year after cancer treatment ends. Many factors may contribute to treatment-related fatigue, including cancer therapy or other problems such as stress, poor nutrition, and depression. Researchers are still learning about the multiple reasons for fatigue after treatment.
