Article
Physiology
Yutaka Matsuoka, Katsunori Tsuji, Eisuke Ochi
Summary: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a common and disabling symptom in cancer survivors, with omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) potentially impacting its occurrence and alleviation. Exercise interventions have been shown to significantly benefit CRF, with potential associations with blood PUFA balance.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Pedro Machado, Miguel Morgado, Joao Raposo, Marco Mendes, Candida G. Silva, Nuno Morais
Summary: Exercise training has a small-to-moderate effect on cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in colorectal cancer survivors. The effects of exercise interventions performed during chemotherapy are more significant, while exercise training after cancer treatment has a small and non-significant effect. A combination of aerobic plus resistance exercise for 12 to 24 weeks shows steady improvements in CRF.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hunter Scott, Nashira I. Brown, Erica A. Schleicher, Robert A. Oster, Edward Mcauley, Kerry S. Courneya, Philip Anton, Diane K. Ehlers, Siobhan M. Phillips, Laura Q. Rogers
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between psychosocial symptoms and exercise barriers in breast cancer survivors. The results show that higher levels of anxiety, depression, and comorbidities are independently associated with specific exercise barriers. Health professionals should consider mood and comorbidities when evaluating survivors for exercise barriers and providing tailored exercise counseling.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Muhammad Azam, Muhammad Aslam, Javeria Basharat, Muhammad Anwar Mughal, Muhammad Shahid Nadeem, Firoz Anwar
Summary: The study assessed the quality of life of 250 female breast cancer survivors, finding that most survivors experienced fatigue and body pain in daily life; survivors aged 21-40 reported better physical health, while those aged 40-50 with a family history of breast cancer showed better mental strength; survivors from rural areas had better physical and psychological health compared to those from urban areas.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Virginia Prieto-Gomez, Maria Jose Yuste-Sanchez, Javier Bailon-Cerezo, Helena Romay-Barrero, Irene de la Rosa-diaz, Cristina Lirio-Romero, Maria Torres-Lacomba
Summary: The study showed that a supervised therapeutic exercise program plus patient therapeutic education significantly reduce perceived fatigue and increase functional capacity in breast cancer survivors suffering from cancer-related fatigue compared to an unsupervised physical exercise program based on individual preferences with patient therapeutic education, although the effect on pain was not significant.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Ariane Levesque, Maxime Caru, Michel Duval, Caroline Laverdiere, Stacey Marjerrison, Serge Sultan
Summary: This study aimed to synthesize existing definitions of cancer-related fatigue (CRF) specific to childhood cancer survivors and highlight the need for a panel of experts to formulate a new definition. The analysis identified four themes for CRF: frequency, context, attributes, and consequences. The proposed definition states that CRF in childhood cancer survivors is a subjective, persistent, and multidimensional experience that differs from normal fatigue and can have negative consequences on quality of life and functioning.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Alejandro Alvarez-Bustos, Cristina G. de Pedro, Maria Romero-Elias, Javier Ramos, Pablo Osorio, Blanca Cantos, Constanza Maximiano, Miriam Mendez, Carmen Fiuza-Luces, Marta Mendez-Otero, Silvia Martin, Hector Cebolla, Ana Ruiz-Casado
Summary: This study aimed to identify potential correlates of cancer-related fatigue after curative breast cancer treatment, and found some factors that may be associated with fatigue. The results showed that weight, resting and recovery heart rate were positively associated with fatigue, while age and time from diagnosis were negatively associated. However, previous therapies, objectively assessed weekly physical activity, cardiorespiratory condition, muscular strength, and adherence to Mediterranean diet were not associated with CRF.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Dongyu Song, Yuzhou Liu, Claudia K. Y. Lai, Yuli Li
Summary: Objective: Cancer-related fatigue is a common adverse reaction in cancer survivors, which significantly affects their daily life. Studies have shown that physical activity can improve cancer-related fatigue, but there is a lack of literature on the effects of dyadic-based physical activity interventions.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Shuaini Li, Yating Gao, Ying Lin, Wanying Wu, Qunying Fang, Xiaosha Ni, Yao Zhou, Meirong Hong, Ruolin Zhang, Yan Lou
Summary: The study aimed to develop a comprehensive assessment scale for cancer-related fatigue (CRF) that includes both symptoms and treatable influencing factors, and to evaluate its psychometric properties. Through two phases, a preliminary scale with 30 items was constructed and shown to have good validity and reliability, although further improvements are needed.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Sylvia van Deuren, Adriaan Penson, Eline van Dulmen-den Broeder, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Margriet van der Heiden-van der Loo, Ewald Bronkhorst, Nicole M. A. Blijlevens, Nina Streefkerk, Jop C. Teepen, Wim J. E. Tissing, Helena J. H. van der Pal, Marry M. van den Heuvel-Eibrink, Birgitta A. B. Versluys, Dorine Bresters, Flora E. van Leeuwen, Cecile M. Ronckers, Leontien C. M. Kremer, Hans Knoop, Jacqueline J. Loonen
Summary: This study demonstrates that CCSs report fatigue more frequently than sibling controls, regardless of their cancer diagnosis. It provides new evidence on the prevalence of fatigue in CCSs.
Article
Oncology
Ellen Krueger, Ekin Secinti, Catherine E. Mosher, Patrick Stutz, Andrea A. Cohee, Shelley A. Johns
Summary: This study investigated cancer survivors' interest in learning skills to manage CRF and associated symptoms, finding that many survivors, especially those with high levels of fatigue, expressed strong interest in this. They were more likely to be interested in learning skills to manage various symptoms, including self-compassion training and programs offered individually.
Article
Oncology
Andrew Murnane, Nicole Kiss, Steve F. Fraser, Jeremy Lewin
Summary: In this study, adolescent and young adult cancer survivors from a single Australian institution, on average 5 years post treatment, exhibited better health behaviors compared to Australian normative data, but still below recommended guidelines. However, they continue to experience issues with fatigue and reduced health-related quality of life, especially in those not meeting the physical activity guidelines.
PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Francisco Alvarez-Salvago, Jose Daniel Jimenez-Garcia, Antonio Martinez-Amat, Fidel Hita-Contreras, Agustin Aibar-Almazan
Summary: The study examined the relationship between post-treatment cancer-related fatigue (CRF) and persistent CRF, as well as its association with functional and psychological disturbances. It also aimed to identify predictors of persistent CRF. Results showed that women classified as fatigued after treatment had higher rates of persistent CRF, along with increased pain and mood disturbances, and decreased physical fitness and quality of life.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Chad W. Wagoner, Jordan T. Lee, Erik D. Hanson, Zachary Y. Kerr, Kirsten A. Nyrop, Hyman B. Muss, Claudio L. Battaglini
Summary: The baseline fatigue levels in early-breast cancer survivors were not significantly different from the inactive controls. Fatigue was associated with physical and mental health, exercise expectations, self-efficacy, depression, anxiety, and balance.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Hong-Juan Zhou, Tao Wang, Yong-Zhi Xu, Yan-Nan Chen, Li-Jing Deng, Chang Wang, Jin-Xiu Chen, Jing-Yu (Benjamin) Tan
Summary: Exercise interventions, particularly yoga and aerobic exercise, have a positive effect on alleviating cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in breast cancer patients. Exercising for over 6 months, three times per week, and for 30 to 60 minutes per session can lead to moderate improvement in CRF. Supervised exercise is more effective in relieving CRF than unsupervised exercise.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)