Evidence-based treatment for cancer-related fatigue

Despite the high prevalence of cancer-related fatigue and its documented negative effects on patients' quality of life, limited evidence is available to support interventions to prevent or treat cancer-related fatigue. Both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions have been tested, with...

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Published inJournal of the National Cancer Institute. Monographs no. 32; p. 112
Main Author Mock, Victoria
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 2004
Subjects
Anemia - complications
Anemia - drug therapy
Evidence-Based Medicine
Exercise Therapy
Fatigue - etiology
Fatigue - therapy
Humans
Neoplasms - complications
Quality of Life
Rest
Sleep
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Summary:Despite the high prevalence of cancer-related fatigue and its documented negative effects on patients' quality of life, limited evidence is available to support interventions to prevent or treat cancer-related fatigue. Both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions have been tested, with aerobic exercise programs and anemia correction by erythropoietin demonstrating greatest effectiveness. This article reviews the available evidence and describes gaps in knowledge. Recommendations for future research on interventions for cancer-related fatigue are presented.
ISSN:1052-6773
DOI:10.1093/jncimonographs/lgh025