By Lisa Stein — 2008
A photographer and actress is diagnosed with tumors in her liver and lungs, but keeps her spirits up and taps resources to make the disease manageable.
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Physical therapist Annelise Savodnik describes symptoms of cancer fatigue syndrome and offers strategies to cope with the condition.
Ruth had chemotherapy, surgery and proton therapy for Ewing’s sarcoma. She shares practical tips for coping with fatigue after cancer treatment. Ruth talks about: changing your exercise routine, getting reasonable adjustments at work, and being upfront about your limitations.
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Ellis was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia at 16 years old. Fatigue made it difficult to do full days at school. He also had to give up basketball, his favourite sport. Ellis’ treatment affected his immune system.
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If you received a life-altering cancer diagnosis, would your first action be to hit the gym? Karen shares why exercise should become a key part of cancer treatment plans despite the barriers that make it a challenge. Dr.
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From episode 3 of "Your Fantastic Mind" - Swedish massage therapy has been clinically shown to reduce depression and anxiety and now cancer fatigue in patients. We are profiling a prostate cancer patient who is part of a study showing its effect on patients.
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