Fatigue Due To Chemotherapy

Many tamariki (children) with cancer experience fatigue (extreme tiredness). Many tamariki are experiencing fatigue at the time of diagnosis. Most tamariki with cancer experience fatigue during treatment.

Key points about fatigue due to chemotherapy

many tamariki with cancer experience fatigue
fatigue in tamariki with cancer is usually long-lasting (chronic)
your child will need extra rest times to cope with their fatigue

Which children with cancer are likely to experience fatigue?

Many tamariki with cancer experience fatigue. Many tamariki are experiencing fatigue at the time of diagnosis. Most tamariki with cancer experience fatigue during treatment.

Fatigue can interfere with your child's quality of life.

What causes fatigue in children with cancer?

People who look after tamariki with cancer do not know exactly what causes fatigue in tamariki and rangatahi (young people) with cancer.

Fatigue in tamariki with cancer is usually long-lasting (chronic) and includes both physical and psychological tiredness.

Some of the things that may contribute to long-lasting fatigue are :

fear and anxiety about treatment
inadequate nutrition
infection
anaemia (low red blood cell count)
sleep disturbance
altered mobility - such as being less active than usual

What will my child with cancer need if they have fatigue?

Your child will need extra rest times to cope with their fatigue.

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Fatigue Due To Chemotherapy