Comparison of Pharmaceutical, Psychological, and Exercise Treatments for Cancer-Related Fatigue

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Authors

Karen M. Mustian · University of Rochester Medical Center

Catherine M. Alfano · American Cancer Society

Charles E. Heckler · University of Rochester Medical Center

Amber S. Kleckner · University of Rochester Medical Center

Ian R. Kleckner · University of Rochester Medical Center

Corinne R. Leach · American Cancer Society

David C. Mohr

Abstract

Exercise and psychological interventions are effective for reducing CRF during and after cancer treatment, and they are significantly better than the available pharmaceutical options. Clinicians should prescribe exercise or psychological interventions as first-line treatments for CRF.

Topics & Keywords

Cancer survivorship and care Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Oncology

Volume 3, Issue 7, pp. 961-961

DOI: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2016.6914

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