Exercise and Cancer-related Fatigue.

Autor: Mustian KM; Assistant Professors, James P Wilmot Cancer Center, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry., Peppone LJ, Palesh OG, Janelsins MC, Mohile SG, Purnell JQ, Darling TV
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: US oncology [US Oncol] 2009; Vol. 5 (2), pp. 20-23.
Abstrakt: Cancer-related fatigue is the most common side effect reported by cancer patients during and after treatment. Cancer-related fatigue significantly interferes with a patient's ability to perform activities of daily living and maintain functional independence and quality of life. Cancer-related fatigue can also interfere with a patient's ability to complete treatments. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of cancer-related fatigue, its pathopsychophysiology, and the role of exercise in the management of this side effect.
Databáze: MEDLINE