Mehr als Müdigkeit: Fatigue im Zusammenhang mit Krebs erklärt

In the media library of the "CancerSurvivor – People with Cancer" initiative, you will find numerous additional videos, podcasts, and support resources related to cancer at https://menschen-mit-krebs.de. About the video: Fatigue is one of the most common and debilitating consequences of cancer or cancer treatment. This exhaustion goes far beyond normal tiredness and affects the body, mind, and emotions – often for months or years. In this video, we explore what lies behind tumor-related fatigue, the causes under discussion, how it differs from other illnesses, and what effective support services are available. Patients and experts share insights from research and everyday life and offer concrete suggestions on how to find relief. Contents of this video: 00:28 Welcome, purpose of the event, and contextualization of fatigue in cancer 01:07 Introduction of the guests and their perspectives (research and patient) 01:56 What is tumor-related fatigue? Definition, typical symptoms, and difference from normal tiredness 03:01 How common is fatigue in cancer? Figures, course, and long-term consequences after therapy 03:30 Personal account: initial symptoms, misdiagnoses, and the long road to a fatigue diagnosis 05:43 Causes, subtypes, and risk factors of cancer-related fatigue; differentiation from depression, ME/CFS, and long COVID 19:26 Evidence-based support: exercise, sports programs, the LIFT project, and mindfulness, breathing, and mind-body techniques 43:11 Research outlook: future studies, new approaches, and hope for those affected 44:01 Summary, key messages, and information on further support options