Journal of International Oncology ›› 2012, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (10): 787-789.

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Treatment of cancer-related fatigue

 SHENG  Li-Ming, ZHANG  Li-Zhen, ZHU  Yun-Xia   

  1. Department of Radiation Oncology, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou 310022, China
  • Online:2012-10-31 Published:2012-10-31
  • Contact: ZHU Yun-xia, E-mail: zlzwanger@126.com E-mail:zlzwanger@126.com

Abstract: Cancerrelated fatigue(CRF) is one of the important symptoms for cancer patients, especially for the long-term survival patients after treatment. Its complexity and interdependency with other symptoms make it difficult to identify the clear underlying mechanisms. No single etiologic model provides a satisfactory explanation of cancer-related fatigue. For mild fatigue, non-pharmacological therapy is recommended. Non-pharmacological therapy combined with pharmacological therapies is recommended for patients with moderate and severe fatigue.

Key words: Neoplasms, Fatigue, Quality of life