Though recovery time is different for each person, an illness such as cancer changes life dramatically. If you have fatigue, it will take some work on your part to get better. A starting point is to talk with your doctor so he can determine whether medication or physical therapy would be helpful. You can also help yourself by thinking about what you can do to make things better. Doing nothing creates a cycle.
Inactivity causes muscle deterioration, which results in greater weakness and fatigue.
The less you do, the less you will feel like doing. Fatigue is a symptom that can occur for many reasons, including anxiety about recurrence. Seeing a physician when you have concerns about fatigue can help reduce anxiety and pinpoint the true causes of fatigue. Communication with your physician is extremely important in your battle against cancer fatigue. This is an educational service and advice presented should not take the place of an examination by a physician.