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Cancer-Related Fatigue
ISBN-13:
9781907673764
Veröffentl:
2014
Einband:
eBook
Seiten:
74
Autor:
Joachim Weis
eBook Typ:
PDF
eBook Format:
Reflowable eBook
Kopierschutz:
Adobe DRM [Hard-DRM]
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
This ideal resource for general practitioners, oncologists, nursing specialists and medical trainees provides a concise overview of cancer-related fatigue, with an evidence-based discussion of diagnosis, treatment and long-term management.
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.
Introduction.- Etiology and pathogenetic factors.- Nonpharmacological treatment of cancer-related fatigue.- Pharmacological treatment of cancer-related fatigue.- Recommendations for the management of cancer-related fatigue.