Coping with fatigue (tiredness)

Booklet
Published: 01 Jul 2023
Next review: 01 Jul 2027
Edition: 9

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.

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Published: 01 Jul 2023
Next review: 01 Jul 2027
Edition: 9

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

How we can help

Macmillan Support Line
The Macmillan Support Line is a free and confidential phone service for people living and affected by cancer. If you need to talk, we'll listen. 

 

Financial guidance
Financial issues can cause worry when someone becomes ill. You may be able to claim benefits to help you in your situation. You may also be able to get financial assistance from other organisations.
Welfare rights advice and tools

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.