Alles zur Fatigue (chronische Erschöpfung) im Zusammenhang mit einer Krebserkrankung

Many cancer patients suffer from chronic exhaustion, which in this context is called "fatigue." This can occur even before treatment and is then caused by the disease itself. However, it can also be triggered by the treatment itself, for example, by chemotherapy. In this video, we discuss with Dr. Benzler from the University Hospital of Tübingen what can be done preventively, as well as which aids and methods can help overcome fatigue. 0:00 Intro 0:10 What does fatigue mean? 0:47 Typical symptoms 1:32 Fatigue vs. depression 1:53 When does fatigue occur? 3:15 Causes 4:47 Does fatigue disappear once the causes have subsided? 6:20 Can it be clearly diagnosed? 7:47 Therapy 9:14 Exercise to combat muscle loss 10:15 Lack of sleep 11:14 Social factors 13:10 Duration of fatigue 14:37 Who can provide support?