It is not all in your head with Dr. Scott Adams, Founder of Cancer Fatigue Services

Carolyn welcomes Dr. Scott Adams, CEO and Director of Research & Training of Cancer Fatigue Services on to the pod. Hang out with us as we catch up, share laughs and go all in on a topic that can interfere with day-to-day function and tasks of those even 15+ years post-diagnosis and treatment.Cancer Fatigue can be severe enough to significantly disrupt the lives of 1/3 of those living with and after cancer. Scott gives us a rundown of what cancer fatigue is, the complexities, the prevalence, the contributing factors and symptoms, fascinating cases, and good news in the spirit of progress in this very specific area of recovery. From our experiences being minimized and dismissed, common misconceptions, and experiencing cognitive interference - Carolyn and Scott highlight themes of advocacy, accessibility, what the evidence is showing us, and the power of multidisciplinary approaches to care as they answer your questions. (00:25)-Welcome to our conversation! (06:17)-What Is Cancer Fatigue?(08:15)-They are whole people (10:20)-What prompts cancer patients to look into Cancer Fatigue? (15:50)-When Cancer Fatigue can develop and reach its peak (17:15)-Long-term effects of cancer treatment & The Sandcastle analogy (29:03)-Myths and misconceptions of Cancer Fatigue(32:40)-Is Cancer Fatigue psychosomatic? (35:30)-A hot take on self-diagnosing culture(40:45)-Is there a gendered piece to Cancer Fatigue? (42:55)-Question from Priyanka(45:59)-Effects of exercise, counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy, and pharmacotherapies(47:20)-Advocacy is important. How do we do this? (52:20)-Question From Sam(53:37)-Cognitive dysfunction in cancer patients(56:15)-Taking medication vs. counselling, rehab, nutrition, exercise (01:00:15)-Question From Caitlin (01:03:40)-The role of aerobic exercise in cognitive function(01:04:20)-What might my personal trainer need to know?(01:06:20)-Where might engagement about Cancer Fatigue be missing? (01:14:20)-We need The Avengers!(01:17:45)-Cancer Fatigue Services wins & hopes for the future ______________________Learn more about Cancer Fatigue Services at ⁠https://cancerfatigueservices.com/⁠ If you could use some support talking about cancer-related fatigue with your doctor, family, friends, supporters or team members go ahead and use ⁠this resource⁠ when self-advocating. This was inspired by Priyanka's Question from this episode. What did you resonate with? We'd love to know! Leave us a comment or give us a rating! Share this with someone in your life who might also appreciate this episode. Subscribe to CANDIDLY WITH CAROLYN on Apple, Spotify, everywhere podcasts are found. Have a question for a future episode? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow @candidlythepod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.candidlythepod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠__The views and opinions expressed do not represent the opinions of any podcast partners - but rather solely of the podcast author, or individuals participating in the podcast at the very moment of recording. We are all human and are constantly learning and evolving.  What is shared in these conversations is for consideration only. This podcast must not be in place of official professional research, medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counselling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. While those on the podcast might have lived and professional experiences with cancer, it is important to seek support from health professionals who can take the time to assess and analyze your specific circumstance.