Educating patients and caregivers about cancer-related fatigue can help them prepare for this common symptom, says Dr. William Breitbart of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Common causes of fatigue include the effects of cancer on the body; treatments such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery; other medical conditions; or emotional problems such as anxiety or depression.
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