Cancer-related fatigue
Cancer-related fatigue (pronunciation: kan-ser re-lay-ted fuh-teeg) is a persistent, subjective sense of tiredness related to cancer or cancer treatment that interferes with usual functioning. It is one of the most common side effects of cancer and its treatment. It is not proportional to recent activity and interferes significantly with usual functioning.
Etymology
The term "cancer-related fatigue" is derived from the Latin cancer meaning "crab" or "creeping ulcer" and the French fatigue meaning "tiredness". The term was coined to describe the unique form of physical and mental exhaustion that cancer patients often experience.
Symptoms
Symptoms of cancer-related fatigue can include a constant feeling of tiredness that doesn't get better with rest, difficulty concentrating or focusing, lack of energy or motivation, and decreased ability to do usual activities.
Causes
Cancer-related fatigue can be caused by the cancer itself, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, low blood count, lack of nutrition, medications, and other factors.
Treatment
Treatment for cancer-related fatigue can include medications, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition therapy, and psychological therapy.
Related Terms
- Cancer
- Fatigue
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Nutrition therapy
- Psychological therapy
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cancer-related fatigue
- Wikipedia's article - Cancer-related fatigue
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