Sharing part of my Breast Cancer Journey and some of the things I am grateful for.
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Nicola, diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in 2017, talks about cancer related fatigue, both during chemotherapy treatment, and afterwards throughout her recovery.
Catalyst follows the hopeful stories of patients experiencing new kinds of cancer care.
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Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania reported men with prostate cancer going through radiation therapy can benefit from yoga. They found that general quality of life and side effects were stable throughout radiation therapy while participating in yoga.
Fatigue is extreme tiredness. 3 in 4 men with prostate cancer will experience it at some point.
Dr. Luke Peppone of University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY discusses results from a preliminary study measuring omega 3 versus omega 6 supplementation for fatigue among breast cancer survivors (NCT02352779). The study took patients with a fatigue level of 4 out of a 0-10 scale.
Peichieh Wu, Registered Dietician, with Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center discusses the causes of cancer fatigue and how what you eat can help.
Angie, a breast cancer survivor, talks about her diagnosis, treatment-related fatigue, and recovery.
Fatigue is the most common side effect of cancer treatment. For some people, it’s also the most frustrating. This video explains what it is and suggests ways to manage it. Learn more at https://bit.ly/2KAWlrd
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.