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Fatigue and tiredness during the irradiation
Fatigue and tiredness during the irradiation
Mammology - Breast surgery
Usually, the cause of tiredness and fatigue during radiation therapy is a combination of factors such as:
The effect of radiation on the body,
The daily monotony during the course of radiotherapy,
Emotional distress,
The effects of previous chemotherapy,
Changes in lifestyle and diet because of the treatment,
Stress.
The fight against cancer - a difficult process. Many women say that the usual and regular side effect of radiation therapy is fatigue. However, this fatigue is not similar to the fatigue, which is after hard physical labor and it does not pass after a good night's sleep, as usual. Fatigue during radiation therapy is similar to the lack of energy. This phenomenon occurs in every third patient.
Fighting fatigue and fatigue
Here are some tips that can help you reduce the manifestations of fatigue.
Follow the rest period. Try to relax at every opportunity to rest.
Try to exercise.
Do not perform heavy work during the course of radiotherapy. If you have any close relatives or friends who can help you - feel free to ask them about it.
Follow the diet. Try to limit intake of fats in the diet and increase fruits and vegetables.
