ReviewBreast care (Basel, Switzerland)2021
Radiotherapy-Induced Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 23 citations in OpenAlex.
- Melatonin Supplementation for Cancer-Related Fatigue in Patients With Early Stage Breast Cancer Receiving Radiotherapy: A Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial.The oncologist · 2024Trial
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- Navigating the Complexities of Radiation Injuries: Therapeutic Principles and Reconstructive Strategies.Journal of personalized medicine · 2024Review
- Fatigue trajectories by wearable remote monitoring of breast cancer patients during radiotherapy.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- The impact of non- and anthracycline-based chemotherapy on fatigue in breast cancer survivors: results from WF-97415.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- Perceived control, self-management efficacy, and quality of life in patients treated with radiation therapy for breast cancer: a longitudinal study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer and Radiation Therapy-Related Fatigue: A Prospective Pilot Study.International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics · 2024Article
- Inflammatory, Oxidative Stress, and Cardiac Damage Biomarkers and Radiation-Induced Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors.Biological research for nursing · 2022Article
- The Impact of Exercise on Fatigue among Patients Undergoing Adjuvant Radiation Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Journal of caring sciences · 2022Review
- Fatigue During Cancer-Related Radiotherapy and Associations with Activities, Work Ability and Quality of Life: Paying Attention to Subgroups more Likely to Experience Fatigue.Integrative cancer therapiesArticle
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Abstract
backgroundA large proportion of breast cancer patients who undergo adjuvant radiotherapy suffer from radiotherapy-induced fatigue. The possible causative factors of this specific side effect are diverse. SUMMARY: Prevalence, duration, and severity of radiotherapy-induced fatigue are dependent on the type of radiotherapy, as well as on the irradiated volume, dose scheme, on the number of radiation fields, the combination with other treatments, diurnal rhythm, smoking, and time-to-hospitalization. Recommended treatments include non-pharmacologic interventions, such as physical and psychosocial interventions. Pharmacologic therapies include treatment with methylphenidate and modafinil. In addition to its early detection with standardized instruments, adequate education to breast cancer patients about risks and predisposing factors of radiotherapy-induced fatigue is essential. Multidimensional strategies help to maintain the patients' quality of life and therefore guarantee treatment adherence and efficacy. KEY MESSAGES: Radiotherapy-induced fatigue is an underreported, underdiagnosed, and undertreated side effect. This review provides an overview of radiotherapy-induced fatigue in breast cancer patients receiving adjuvant radiotherapy.
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