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Fatigue and cancer: causes, prevalence and treatment approaches

Year: 2004

Type: article

Abstract: Fatigue is the most prevalent cancer-related symptom and has a significant adverse impact on patients' functional ability and quality of life. Hypotheses regarding the aetiology of cancer-related fatigue are discussed, and clinical practice guidelines for the evaluation and management of oncology patients with fatigue are reviewed. Both nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic strategies for the management of fatigue are summarised.

Source: British Journal of Cancer

DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6602012

Authors: L I Wagner, D Cella

Institutions: Northwestern University, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University

Language: English

Topic: Cancer survivorship and care

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $5,190