The bone aching tiredness or fatigue (extreme tiredness) that follows cancer and its treatment is common (up to 8 out 10 people). Cancer fatigue goes beyond feeling a bit tired. You may feel exhausted having carried out the smallest of tasks. This is like nothing you have ever felt before. Even when you rest you …
Although statistics show that one of the biggest risks for cancer is obesity there are loads of us out here who are keen exercisers and not unhealthy (ironically). Its not unusual to lose your way a bit with exercise when you get told you have cancer – I know I did, transforming from a keen …
Alcohol and Cancer: The Facts Like a lot of people I enjoy a glass of wine but since my diagnosis I have been looking at some of the evidence that links alcohol with cancer and there is no doubt it is worrying. For a while now we have realised smoking and various types …
Hello chemo! Goodbye sleep! Just when you want to collapse into bed and grab some rejuvenating sleep it appears that you have completely lost the knack! Many people find that chemotherapy causes sleep problems and can destroy the concept of a good night’s sleep so you are not alone. There is a reason sleep deprivation …
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Relaxing during cancer may sound like an obvious subject but actually, its harder than you think. There is so much going on relaxing during cancer can be the last thing on our minds. I had to work at it initially but I am getting there! All of us have different personalities and therefore react to …
