How to treat cancer-related fatigue

Many cancer patients experience fatigue during cancer treatment. In fact, it's one of the most common cancer treatment side effects. But fatigue treatment is available. Exercise is one of the most effective ways to ease cancer-related fatigue is exercise, says Carmen Escalante, M.D., director of the Cancer-Related Fatigue Clinic at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. While exercising during cancer treatment may be difficult at times, studies show that physical activity can help patients cope with fatigue and a variety of other issues, including weight control, mood and sleep. An exercise program that starts slowly and adds challenges gradually is best for patients during and after cancer treatment. For more information on fatigue treatment, visit MD Anderson's Cancer-Related Fatigue Clinic: http://www.mdanderson.org/patient-and-cancer-information/care-centers-an... Get tips for dealing with cancer-related fatigue: http://www2.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/2013/07/cancer-related-fatigue-tip...