The causes of cancer-related fatigue and approaches to its treatment
Fawcett, T.N.; Dean, A.
Professional Nurse 19(9): 503-507
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0266-8130 PMID: 15152408 Document Number: 567582
Despite the evidence that patients with cancer experience fatigue as a symptom of their condition or as a consequence of treatment, there is no uniform definition of the term, making it difficult to identify the causes. Patients also lack professional support to help them cope. This paper describes the potential causes of fatigue and provides some management solutions.
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