With fewer of the red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body, patients get fatigued. The fatigue caused by anemia can be so severe that simple, everyday tasks like cooking a meal or taking a shower become difficult. There are medications available to combat the anemia that is causing the fatigue. Dr. Klein recommends that patients who are experiencing fatigue ask their doctor for a simple hemoglobin test to determine whether or not they have anemia. Patients also should incorporate certain nutrient-dense foods into their diet, such as fruits, leafy green vegetables and lean red meat, to help ward off the harsh side effects of treatment.
Exercise is also very important in order to maintain and increase strength.
In an effort to reach even more women, particularly those who aren't able to attend the program in person, Ortho Biotech Products, L.P., has produced a free Finding Strength for Living educational video. Similar to the live event, the video also features an oncologist, health and nutrition experts and actress and comedian Julia Sweeney, who shares her personal experiences with cancer, including caring for her brother who died of lymphoma, and surviving her own cervical cancer. I want other women to know that there are things they can do to help minimize these side effects and get back to the business of living. This site is governed solely by applicable U.S. laws and governmental regulations. Please see our Privacy Policy .