everyone has a different level of energy so radiation treatment will affect each patient differently. patients frequently experience fatigue after several weeks of treatment. for most patients this fatigue is mild. however a loss of energy may require other patients to change their daily routine. if your doctor thinks it may be necessary for you to limit your activity he or she will discuss it with you. to minimize fatigue while you are receiving radiation treatment: be sure to get enough rest. eat a well-balanced nutritious diet. pace your activities and plan frequent rest periods.
will radiation therapy make me tired?