Let's Talk About It: Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired

Cancer-related fatigue is one of the most challenging treatment-related side effects. Your level of cancer-related fatigue may vary from day to day or last for extended periods of time. Let's talk about how to address your fatigue in mindful ways so you can navigate the days ahead.

1. Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired Coping with cancer related fatigue

2. Top Treatment Related Side Effects Fatigue Loss of appetite Loss of hair Pain Anemia Nausea & Vomiting

3. Impact of Fatigue

4. Introducing…. Dr. Mike Evans Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre and Canadian Cancer Society

5. Break It Down:

6. The Impact of Fatigue

7. Knowing what to do is not enough

8. How to Communicate Your Fatigue

9. Could YOU be the most effective treatment for your fatigue?

10. #1: EXERCISE “Fuse the research with your reality” Continue daily routines Spread out activities throughout the day Be mindful of when you have your most energy for bigger or more important tasks Take breaks Move a little every day – What energizes you? What tires you? A simple walk Get the mail Carry the laundry basket Up/down the stairs Helps mental health  perspective, balance, connection

11. #2: Visualize Energy Bank Account Ask yourself: “What draws on my energy bank account in an unhelpful way” What isn’t working? What is helpful? PLANNING PRIORITIZING (cancer can bring clarity) PACING – setting realistic expectations (Balance)