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Coping with a cancer diagnosis — either your own or that of a loved one — can seem overwhelming. There are many different ways to treat cancer that your healthcare provider will discuss with you. One of them may be chemotherapy, or a combination of chemotherapy and another treatment.

Chemotherapy can cause side effects such as fatigue, nausea and vomiting, hair loss, bleeding, bowel changes, pain and infections. A survey was conducted of Canadian cancer patients asking about these side effects of cancer and cancer treatment. Seventy-eight percent said they experienced fatigue – making it the most commonly mentioned side effect. Another survey found that seventy-six percent of patients undergoing chemotherapy experienced fatigue at least monthly. Learning more about fatigue and what causes it can help you navigate the journey ahead.

Although many cancer patients report experiencing fatigue, few realize it may be caused by chemotherapy-related anemia, and anemia can be effectively treated.

Empower the Patient will walk you through cancer basics, how to identify fatigue and anemia, the impact of cancer and treatment on your hemoglobin, how to treat the problem and how to cope with the impact. We will also give you tips and tools on how you can live better and will help you partner with your healthcare team to ensure the best outcome for you.