Fatigue is very common among cancer survivors. Fatigue is excessive tiredness. It is unlike the day-to-day tiredness a busy person may feel. Learning how to cope with cancer related fatigue can help people find a better quality of life.
Information for cancer survivors and their carers
- Fatigue: dealing with cancer related fatigue fact sheet, Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre (ACSC)
- Cancer fatigue – live better fact sheet, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
- Directory of videos for patients, carers and survivors, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
- Understanding Fatigue and Cancer fact sheet, Cancer Council
- Coping with cancer fatigue website, Cancer Council Victoria
- Coping with fatigue booklet, MacMillan Cancer Centre (UK)
- RESTORE online program, MacMillan Cancer Centre (UK)
- What is cancer-related fatigue? website, American Cancer Society (US)
- Managing cancer fatigue podcast, Cancer Council
Clinical services at Peter Mac Melbourne campus
The following services are available to Peter Mac patients in Melbourne. You may have different clinical service options if you are being treated elsewhere. Please speak with your oncology team.
- The Wellbeing Centre: The Wellbeing Centre is on Level 1 of the Peter Mac Melbourne building. It is a gathering place for patients, their families and carers. It offers a variety of programs, services and education opportunities.
- Occupational therapy: Occupational therapists can help you maximise independence, safety, comfort, and personal satisfaction. Doing so improves your sense of well-being and quality of life.
- Physiotherapy services: Physiotherapists and exercise physiologists can help with mobility and physical function. They can help before, during and after cancer treatment.
- Optimisation clinic: This multidisciplinary outpatient clinic is for cancer survivors with complex needs. Services include a dietitian, psychologist, physiotherapist, and occupational therapist. Speak to your treating team to be referred to this clinic.
Other clinical services in the Parkville precinct
Peter Mac are part of the Parkville precinct. This precinct also includes Royal Melbourne Hospital and Royal Women’s Hospital.
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