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Cancer-Related Fatigue

By Joachim Weis , Markus Horneber (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer Healthcare Communications
Year
2015
ISBN
978-1-907673-75-7, 978-1-907673-76-4
DOI
10.1007/978-1-907673-76-4
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1286664 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
74\80
Time added
2015-02-17 02:00:00
general; Oncology; Internal MedicineMedicine/Public Health

Description

Cancer-related fatigue (CrF) is increasingly recognized as a significant problem for patients with cancer at all stages, including those undergoing therapy and in remission. In fact, studies have shown that CrF causes patients more distress than pain, nausea, or vomiting and yet fatigue is still often undertreated and rarely studied. However, several new treatments such as are being investigated to determine the most effective ways to manage this debilitating symptom and improve patient quality of life. Cancer-Related Fatigue will provide a concise overview of this condition, with an evidence-based discussion of diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management.

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