Get Moving Despite Exhaustion
websitebuilder • October 25, 2019
Between 70 and 80% of people going through cancer treatments experience extreme fatigue. When this is the case, kickstarting your day can seem overwhelming.
Live Better With highlights some tips to help you get moving when exhaustion is a constant:
- Use breakfast as an energy boost
- Do some easy stretching to energize mind and body
- Set a few small, achievable goals for the day
These ideas won't take away the exhaustion, but may help you move through it.
If you or a loved one are dealing with cancer treatments, we may have programs to help you through this time. Learn more.

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