2012
DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.2012.0161
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Abstract: Cancer-related fatigue is a serious problem that impairs patients physically, mentally, and socially. Physicians need to know how to recognize and treat it.

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“…Fatigue associated with cancer and its therapies is a burdensome syndrome that is commonly experienced by approximately 80% of patients undergoing cancer treatment (Horneber et al 2012). The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) describes fatigue as a persistent, subjective sense of tiredness that interferes with usual functioning (Patrick et al 2003).…”
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“…Fatigue associated with cancer and its therapies is a burdensome syndrome that is commonly experienced by approximately 80% of patients undergoing cancer treatment (Horneber et al 2012). The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) describes fatigue as a persistent, subjective sense of tiredness that interferes with usual functioning (Patrick et al 2003).…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Clinical features of CRF include tiredness ranging from lack of energy to exhaustion, loss of drive and personal interests, as well as impaired memory and concentration. The multi-factorial etiology and pathogenesis is related to cancer/tumor type, treatments experienced, genetic disposition to physical and emotional stress, as well as conditions experienced such as anxiety and sleeplessness (Hormeber, Fischer, Dimeo, Ruffer, & Weis, 2012). In addition, CRF is thought to be associated with anemia, poor nutrition and excess analgesia (Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center, 2005).…”
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“…anemia, thyroid dysfunction, cancer) and psychosocial factors (Ryan et al, 2007; Portenoy and Itri, 1999; Horneber et al, 2012). The causes and mechanisms of fatigue are unknown; however, it is believed to be a complex and multifactorial condition that is influenced by somatic, affective and cognitive factors (Berger & Mitchell, 2008).…”
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