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Cancer-Related Fatigue
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Artikel-Nr:
9781907673757
Veröffentl:
2014
Einband:
Paperback
Erscheinungsdatum:
27.11.2014
Seiten:
84
Autor:
Markus Horneber
Gewicht:
95 g
Format:
190x127x6 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
Dr Markus Horneber, Department of Oncology/Hematology, Klinikum Nuernberg, Germany.
Dr Joachim Weis, Tumor Biology Centre, University of Freiburg, Germany.
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.
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.
An ideal resource for general practitioners, oncologists, nursing specialists, and medical trainees interested in supportive care in oncology
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.