Chapter
Cancer-Induced Fatigue and Cachexia
Abstract
Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a highly prevalent symptom experienced by cancer patients. It is debilitating and has a significant impact on one’s physical, mental and social wellbeing. Currently, the ambiguities surrounding CRF have made the standardization of diagnostic and treatment methods difficult. Although there is limited literature on CRF, several hypotheses have been proposed with regard to its underlying mechanisms. These hypotheses …
Authors
Zhang Y; Tang TY; Pavalagantharajah S; Gobran CN; Khawaja Z; Chen AJ; Singh G
Book title
Oncodynamics: Effects of Cancer Cells on the Body
Pagination
pp. 147-174
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
2016
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-28558-0_8