Cancer one of top diseases to look for in older men with fatigue – study

A study suggests cancer is one of the top four reasons for extreme tiredness in older men. Picture: Alamy/PA

Cancer is one of the top four diseases to look for in older men who complain of tiredness, a study has found.

Experts said that while many people go to their GP with new symptoms of fatigue, working out what is causing it can be tricky.