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With some careful planning, you can work around your fatigue to accomplish everyday tasks while on oral chemotherapy medication.

• Do either the most difficult or important tasks when you have the most energy.
• Look at your to-do list and eliminate anything that isn't absolutely necessary.
• Break large tasks into smaller ones.
• Consider cutting the number of hours you work.

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