Welcome to Your Fatigue Toolkit!

Fatigue is an extreme feeling of tiredness or exhaustion, and is one of the most commonly reported symptoms of cancer and its treatments. Between 80% and 100% of people with cancer report having fatigue, and approximately one-third of cancer survivors report that fatigue can last months or even years after treatment ends. How much fatigue you have, and how long it lasts, may be related to your type of cancer, what treatments you are getting, and your general health.

To help you manage cancer-related fatigue symptoms, the Zakim Center has developed a "toolkit" of short educational and self-guided videos. Here you'll find self-acupressure, music therapy, meditation, exercises, and more. The techniques employed in these videos may help alleviate symptoms, but remember, it's important to speak with your oncology team to report any concerns and create a treatment plan that works for you.

We’d love to hear your feedback. Please share directly by emailing Zakim_Center@dfci.harvard.edu

Body Percussion to Fight Fatigue

In this 7-minute video, Heather Woods, MA, MT-BC, leads you through an upbeat and interactive Body Percussion exercise to help fight cancer-related fatigue and boost your mood! Active music-making and drumming have been shown to have a positive impact on wellbeing and are a fun way to relax and connect with your body.