Strategies for Addressing Cancer Patients’ Complaints of Fatigue

cancernetwork.com/oncology-...

Of course, what do I know?

[Dr_WHO]

I look to you for motivation

[JimVanHorn]

I keep am eye on my Red Blood Count and Iron levels. When needed I take Vit B12 or Ferrous gluconate from the drug store. When my RBC is near 13.6 I have energy. I work with my oncologist. For example last year my Red Blood Count was near 10.0, so I thought I needed Iron and he told me my Ferrin levels were normal, so I increased my B12.

[Apollo123]

I’m glad to see you back on nameless I was disappointed when you left as I found your posts interesting and motivational. They always have a positive message which helped me a lot when I had my first diagnosis. This forum needs you!

[Hidden in reply to Apollo123]

Thanks, nice to know I have a few friends here.

[Roland632017]

Wow nameless9999

What an incredible article. After reading through the article I am inclined to say that you cannot try to buy yourself out of this treacherous Advanced PCa journey by buying yourself more drugs. My untried method( not an expert quote ) requires me to 3x1/2 hour hand swinging exercise ( refer hand swinging exercise cure Stage 3 colon cancer). This may explain why I am feeling great not clouded by pain and fatigue. I think if anyone wants to fight cancer they should try gradually do what I as a daily routine. This exercise is not straineous

[Jmhanshaw in reply to Roland632017]

Pleaseexpound on your hand swinfing exercise.

[cesanon]

Definitely one of the most stimulating links I have seen here recently.

[Albionmoonlight]

I was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer and foraminal stenosis four years ago. About two years ago, my neurologist referred me to a medical Qigong teacher. I had never done any Tai Chi/Qigong/acupuncture but was open to trying it. At first I did individual sessions and then a small movement group. As I have now developed severe neuropathy, I am no longer able to do movement exercises, but I have continued with a small medical Qigong meditation group. It is truly the very best therapy, support and treatment that I have received. I am very, very fortunate to have an amazing teacher. I cannot encourage you all enough to give it a try. I have quit going to a PCa support group and another general cancer support group because they were too depressing. The Qigong meditation relaxes me, relieves my stress, and just generally leaves me feeling wonderful. Again it is medical Qigong.

[Roland632017 in reply to Albionmoonlight]

Hi Albionmoonlight,

Good to hear you had embarked on a slightly different regime compare to most regular subscribers on this forum. If there is a group that bore and depress you them move on. You need positive input and energy to fight our difficult battle. Any way I has settled on 3x1/2 hours a day routine on Chinese hand swinging exercise ( hand swinging exercise cure Stage 3 colon cancer). I don't belief in using money to buy your way out of Advanced PCa. This is another inexpensive way to build our immune system. Currently I have supplemented my treatment which included doxycycline and vitamin c and I just completed 1 week of treatment and I am feeling great. A work mate of mine who has endure PCa Stage 2 and had Da Vinci robotic operation 5 years ago didn't go well. Recently he went through 3 chemotherapy session and was slowly recovering. Then 2 weeks ago he heard what have done so to tried diet change and this hand swinging exercise and medication and his complexion and energy level was greatly enhanced.

[Roland632017 in reply to Roland632017]

Sorry, my friend use meditation not medication. Lol

[sidnw]

i HAVE GOTTEN A WEED TYPE OF PILL (Merilon?) since with the Provenge treatments and Zytiga not helping me after 7 mths. I have absolutely no appetite whatsoever and am very fatigued. Sit with closed eyes resting most of the day. The pill I take makes me more tired so instead of 2 I take 1. My granddaughter who has very bad crohns disease takes some kind of weed candy, etc. and she says it does not make you as tired. Any suggestions?

sidnw