Houston, TX
A 51-year-old female asked:
explain fatigue. specifically as symptom of cancer. is fatigue an early symptom or a generally later symptom?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Liawaty Ho answered
Hematology and Oncology 23 years experience
Most common: Fatigue is one of the most common non-specific general symptoms found in cancer and non cancer patients. It can be caused by so many things- physically and psychologically. It can be there any time- through out the course of disease. Especially when you are receiving therapy for cancer- again, fatigue is commonly found. Speak to your oncology team-they will be able to help you.
5492 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Steven Ginsberg answered
Hematology and Oncology 37 years experience
Any time in cancer: Fatigue may be present at any time as a symptom of cancer. It can be the presenting complaint, may be a complication of treatment or of progressing, more advanced disease.
5492 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Last updated Dec 9, 2013
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits
$15 per month
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.