Those with cancer may need surgery, chemotherapy , or radiation therapy . Regular exercise without overdoing it, getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, and decreasing stress levels can often help. Side effects depend on the treatments used. All medications have possible side effects. These include allergic reactions , stomach upset, and headache .
Surgery carries a risk of bleeding and infection.
What happens after treatment depends on the cause of fatigue. If the fatigue goes away, a person may not need further treatment. Those with diabetes generally need further treatment and monitoring even if their fatigue goes away. A person can monitor his or her own energy level and fatigue at home. Any changes in these levels can be reported to the healthcare provider.