Cancer-Related Fatigue

Cancer-related fatigue (CrF) is increasingly recognized as a signi{uFB01}cant 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 stil...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Weis, Joachim (-)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (-)
Otros Autores: Horneber, Markus
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Tarporley : Springer Healthcare Ltd 2015.
Colección:Springer eBooks.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Sumario:Cancer-related fatigue (CrF) is increasingly recognized as a signi{uFB01}cant 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.
Descripción Física:VII, 74 p., 7 il., 2 il. col
Formato:Forma de acceso: World Wide Web.
ISBN:9781907673764