Cancer-Related Fatigue as a Late Effect:
Severity in Relation to Diagnosis, Therapy, and Related Symptoms
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Abstract
Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is widely recognized as the most distressing adverse effect experienced by cancer patients. We report on a large prospective survey conducted in part to characterize CRF severity in relation to depression and shortness of breath and to compare symptom severity in radiation and chemotherapy patients and over time. Careful characterization of CRF will aid in the development of effective methods to manage this disabling symptom.
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Symptom Severity Therapy Group Radiation Therapy Group Chemotherapy Group Fatigue Severity
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