Observational studySupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2019
Prevalence, characteristics, and treatment of fatigue in oncological cancer patients in Italy: a cross-sectional study of the Italian Network for Supportive Care in Cancer (NICSO).
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- Effectiveness of mat pilates on fatigue in women with breast cancer submitted to adjuvant radiotherapy: randomized controlled clinical trial.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Trial
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- Toward precision rehabilitation: a latent profile analysis of social support as a buffer against fatigue and reduced physical activity in breast cancer chemotherapy.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
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- Relationship between fatigue and self-compassion and associated factors in patients with hematological cancer: A cross-sectional study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Observational
- Fatigue Experience in Oncology; a Targeted Qualitative Literature Review and Novel Patient-Centric Conceptual Model.Advances in therapy · 2025Review
- Exploring the heterogeneity of cancer-related fatigue in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma patients via latent profiles and influencing factors.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- The association of cancer-related fatigue on the social, vocational and healthcare-related dimensions of cancer survivorship.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Article
- Prevalence and associated factors of cancer-related fatigue among adult patients with cancer attending oncology units: an institution-based cross-sectional study design in the Amhara region, Ethiopia, 2022.BMJ public health · 2024Article
- Associations Between Cancer-Related Fatigue and Healthcare Use During Cancer Follow-Up Care: A Survey-Administrative Health Data Linkage Study.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2024Article
- Physicians' perspectives on cancer-related fatigue management and their suggestions for improvements in medical training: a cross-sectional survey study in Germany.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Observational
- The Mediating Role of Exercise in Depression and Fatigue in Patients with Advanced Cancer.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2024Observational
- Patient-physician communication about cancer-related fatigue: a survey of patient-perceived barriers.Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology · 2024Article
- Do Terminally Ill Cancer Patients' Self-Assessments and Nurses' Assessments Agree on Cancer-Related Fatigue? A Cross-Sectional Study.Palliative medicine reports · 2024Article
- Cancer-related fatigue is associated with objective measures of physical function before and after a clinical exercise program: A retrospective analysis.Rehabilitation oncology (American Physical Therapy Association. Oncology Section) · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundFatigue is one of the most distressing symptoms of cancer patients. Its characteristics and impact on quality of life have not been fully explored and treatment of cancer-related fatigue in Italian oncological centers has not been codified.
methodsA cross-sectional study was carried out on all patients attending for any reason the 24 participating centers in two non-consecutive days. Patients with fatigue filled out the Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI) questionnaire and reported any pharmacological or non-pharmacological treatment for fatigue.
resultsFrom October 2014 to May 2015, 1394 cancer patients agreed to participate in the study. Fatigue was referred by 866 (62.1%) of patients; its duration was > 4 months in 441 patients (50.9%). In the investigators' opinion, the most important (probable or almost sure) determinants of fatigue were reduced physical activity (271 patients), anxiety (149), pain (131), insomnia (125), anemia (123), and depression (123). Fatigue of moderate/severe intensity was reported by 43%/29.2% of patients, while usual fatigue in the last 24 h by 45%/33.1%, and the worst fatigue in the last 24 h by 33%/54.8%, respectively. Concerning the impact on quality of life, fatigue interfered moderately/severely with general activity in 30.8%/38.6% of patients, with mood in 26.1%/32.8%, with the ability to work in 27.9%/35.6%, with normal work in 26.7%/38.9%, with relationships with others in 21%/23.4% and with the ability to amuse themselves in 22.2%/33.1%. Only 117/866 patients (13.5%) received a pharmacological treatment represented by a corticosteroid in 101 patients (86.3%) while 188 patients (21.7%) received a non-pharmacological treatment such as physical exercise (120 patients, 63.8%) and various alimentary supplements (52 patients, 27.6%).
conclusionsCancer-related fatigue is frequently reported by oncological patients; its intensity and impact on quality of life is relevant.
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