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Cancer-related fatigue can be managed, and endurance can be rebuilt. Learn about strategies to conserve energy; adaptive equipment that can help with energy conservation; and improving stamina and strength through exercises that patients can perform at home. Also learn to identify when it is appropriate to seek help from a physical or occupational therapist.
Many patients experience significant fatigue for months or years after a stem cell transplant or CAR T-cell therapy. Learn a variety of strategies you can try to manage chronic fatigue and lessen its impact on your daily activities.
Strategies astronauts use to stay fit during space flight can help bone marrow/stem cell transplant and CAR T-cell recipients.
Chronic fatigue after a stem cell transplant is common. It can persist for months, or even years. This video explains what contributes to transplant-related fatigue and describes exercise and mindfulness programs that are effective in reducing it.
Problems with sleeping can exacerbate the fatigue and depression that often accompanies a stem cell transplant. This presentation reviews many sleep issues like insomnia that can complicate recovery after transplant, and describes effective remedies for these problems.
Fatigue is the most common symptom associated with cancer treatment and it is caused by many factors. This presentation discusses factors that contribute to fatigue, and how an individualized exercise program can be an effective strategy to fight fatigue.
Chronic fatigue is a very common problem after a stem cell transplant. It is usually caused by a combination of factors, rather than a single factor, and can persist for a long-time. This presentation discusses factors that contribute to chronic fatigue and effective strategies that can reduce the impact of chronic fatigue on daily life.
Insomnia, which is defined as difficulty falling or staying asleep, is three times higher among transplant recipients than the general population. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is a safer a treatment than sleep medications and more effective long-term.
Fatigue is the most common complaint of patients. It can continue for years after treatment. It may be due to the disease itself, or the chemotherapy, radiation, and other medications used to treat the disease. This presentation reviews the causes and complications of transplant-related fatigue and describes lifestyle changes and pharmacological interventions that can improve cancer-related fatigue.
Chronic fatigue is a common complaint after a stem cell transplant. Learn what causes it and strategies you can use to manage it.