ABSTRACT
Fatigue is a common experience for cancer patients which can have devastating
effects on quality of life. Considerable recent progress has been made in
defining, assessing, and diagnosing cancer-related fatigue. This progress has
enabled clinicians and researchers to better understand which patients are at
greater risk for fatigue, as well as identify potential etiological factors in the
development and maintenance of cancer-related fatigue. Although cancer-related
fatigue is still not well understood, several behavioral and pharmacological
interventions show promise in its management. This chapter begins with a
definition of cancer-related fatigue, and then reviews current research regarding
its prevalence, assessment, and management.
