“ Between 70 and 100 percent of cancer patients receiving treatment have fatigue … . Up to one-half of all survivors have reported fatigue lasting months or even years after treatment. Cancer related fatigue is one of the most distressing side effects of cancer and can affect personal relationships, one’s sense of well-being, and even compliance with treatment.
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December is Cancer-Related Fatigue Awareness Month Data is from the American Cancer Society.
I would only add that the fatigue factor is likely as high for the caretakers as well.
