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Article: Patterns of fatigue and effect of exercise in patients receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer.(ONLINE EXCLUSIVE)(Clinical report)

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September 1, 2008
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Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a significant and highly prevalent clinical problem. It is long lasting and characterized by a significant temporal variability. The symptom often is not continually present but comes and goes in a somewhat roller coaster fashion (Berger, 1998). CRF affects all aspects of patients' lives and decreases quality of life. Although fatigue is one of the most impairing cancer-related symptoms, it has not been controlled fully. The unknown mechanisms and the fluctuating nature of CRF add to obstacles in studying and managing this symptom.

Patterns of Fatigue in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy

CRF fluctuates over time and peaks in ...

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