Observational studySupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2021
Prevalence and correlates of cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer survivors.
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- Optimized exercise prescription for alleviating cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer survivors after primary treatment: a systematic review and dose-response network meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Impact of resistance training on fatigue among breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Pooled it
- Cardiovascular training versus resistance training for fatigue in people with cancer.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2024Pooled it
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- Effect of Snyder's hope theory-based nursing intervention on patients with breast cancer.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P · 2025Trial
- The effect of self-designed metabolic equivalent exercises on cancer-related fatigue in patients with gastric cancer: A randomized controlled trial.Cancer medicine · 2024Trial
- Factors associated with cancer-related fatigue in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma patients during the peri-intervention period: a path analysis model.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Symptom burden in cancer survivorship: insights from a survivorship program's patient-reported outcomes database.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Post-treatment adaptation experiences of women breast cancer survivors: a qualitative study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- The long road after breast cancer: survivorship issues and long-term treatment effects in young women.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Review
- Chemotherapy-induced gut microbiota dysbiosis exacerbates cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer patients via neuroimmune-endocrine indicators.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
- Impact of social support on cognitive function in patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy: The chain-mediating role of fatigue and depression.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2025Article
- Prognostic value of CA15-3, CA125, CEA in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.Journal of medical biochemistry · 2025Article
- Exploring the heterogeneity of cancer-related fatigue in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma patients via latent profiles and influencing factors.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Review
- Gut Microbiome and Symptom Burden in Obese and Non-Obese Women Receiving Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer.Biological research for nursing · 2025Article
- Components of Physical Activity and Their Relationships with Quality of Life and Cancer-Related Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors in Malaysia.The Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS · 2025Article
- Nonregular Physical Activity and Handgrip Strength as Indicators of Fatigue and Psychological Distress in Cancer Survivors.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2025Article
- Correlates of cancer-related fatigue in colorectal cancer patients at the time of diagnosis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
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Abstract
purposeTo identify potential correlates of cancer-related fatigue (CRF) after curative breast cancer (BC) treatment. The hypothesis was that fatigue would be more severe among women treated with cardiotoxic drugs, with poor physical condition and those who exercised less.
methodsObservational cross-sectional design. Fatigue was evaluated through PERFORM Questionnaire (multi-item, multi-dimensional). Patient-reported assessments and objective information regarding clinical data, physical activity (PA) and physical condition were analysed as potential correlates of CRF.
resultsOne hundred eighty women who remained free of disease were recruited. The prevalence of fatigue interfering with quality of life was 43%. Weight, resting and recovery heart rate were positively associated with fatigue. Age and time from diagnosis were negatively associated. Previous therapies, objectively assessed weekly PA, cardiorespiratory condition, muscular strength and adherence to Mediterranean diet were not associated with CRF.
conclusionsCRF is a prevalent problem after BC treatment. Objectively assessed PA, cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular strength did not predict CRF. The association of heart rate and fatigue deserves a further insight. Future research should include longitudinal studies and determination of biomarkers. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: BC survivors, especially younger and overweight women, should be informed about fatigue as a potential persistent symptom through all stages of the cancer trajectory and into survivorship. They also should be routinely screened for CRF.
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