Cancer-Related Fatigue

Weis, Joachim.

Cancer-Related Fatigue by Joachim Weis, Markus Horneber. - Tarporley Springer 2015 - 1 recurso en línea (VII, 74 páginas) 7 ilustraciones, 2 ilustraciones en color

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.

Cancer-related fatigue (CrF) is increasingly recognized as a signièi»t 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 fatigueãAstillãAen 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.

9781907673764

10.1007/978-1-907673-76-4 doi


Cancer--Treatment--Complications
Síndrome de fatiga crónica

RC270.8 / 2015 EB