Cancer-related Fatigue
*A focus on breast cancer
Exploring the experience of cancer-related fatigue and the research investigating why it
happens, with a particular focus on people affected by breast cancer.
For patients, families and the public
Lived experiences, podcast stories, accessible explanations and what the research means for you.
What is cancer-related fatigue?
Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a persistent and often over-whelming feeling of tiredness that is different from normal tiredness
It can affect physical, emotional and cognitive wellbeing, and it can continue for months or even years after breast cancer treatment
PATIENT PATHWAY
Living with cancer‑related fatigue
Hear from people with lived experience, in their own words
Podcast: My experience of fatigue after breast cancer
Anna shares how fatigue affected her life after treatment
For researchers and scientifically interested visitors
The biological mechanisms, research design, findings and future directions
Persistent tiredness
Reduced physical stamina
Difficulty concentrating (“brain fog”)
RESEARCH PATHWAY
Understand the science behind i. it all
A visual explanation of the research and biology involved
Whiteboard explainer: The science of fatigue
A visual overview of the key mechanisms researchers are investigating
Two perspectives. One research question.
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Two perspectives. One research question. 〰️
Lived experience
“I feel exhausted after a full night’s sleep.”
Anna suffering with fatigue after breast cancer treatment
Scientific research
“Why is this happening to me?”
Researchers are investigating …………
A shared goal
To better understand, manage and reduce cancer-related fatigue, and improve quality of life for people affected by cancer