5. Fatigue: The Never-Ending Drain
You’ve slept a full 8 hours and yet, you can barely drag yourself out of bed. Sounds familiar? Fatigue, in the context of a Solitary Fibrous Tumor, isn’t just your run-of-the-mill tiredness. Unlike the exhaustion that comes from a poor night’s sleep or overwork, the fatigue associated with an SFT has a unique undertone—it’s relentless and all-consuming.
Why fatigue? The tumor can cause a decrease in lung function and capacity, leading to less oxygen reaching your tissues. Think of it like running a car on low fuel and expecting peak performance. It just doesn’t happen. Your cells need oxygen to function properly, and when they don’t get it, you feel constantly drained.
The fatigue is often subtle at first. Maybe you’re struggling to concentrate at work, or perhaps you’ve lost interest in your regular gym sessions. Slowly but surely, this energy drain starts to impact every facet of your life. Routine activities become herculean tasks. A simple errand feels like a marathon. (5)
