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How To Handle The Fatigue Problem In A Colon Cancer Patient?

I am one week out of hospital for colon cancer surgery and two follow up surgeries to clear infection. I have been walking but I am tried at a moments notice. How long will the fatigue continue and what is best way to handle. I am 56 male in otherwise good condition
Wed, 28 Jan 2015
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The fatigue will continue for about 2 months.

I will advise you to take protein shakes twice daily.

Regards

DR DE
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How To Handle The Fatigue Problem In A Colon Cancer Patient?

Hi The fatigue will continue for about 2 months. I will advise you to take protein shakes twice daily. Regards DR DE