Long-term persistence of symptoms.
OBJECTIVE
To provide a brief review of cognitive changes, fatigue, lymphedema, and peripheral neuropathy as persistent symptoms, and provide assessment and management information.


METHODS
Published articles and research studies.


CONCLUSIONS
As the number of people surviving cancer for extended periods of time continues to increase, the phenomenon of symptoms that persist following the completion of treatment is being recognized.


CONCLUSIONS
Research is needed to provide adequate knowledge about symptoms that persist following cancer treatment.
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Oregon Health Sciences University School of Nursing, Mail Code SN ORD, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97201-3098, USA.
D000328:Adult; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016026:Bone Marrow Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005221:Fatigue / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000139:chemically induced*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D009732:Nursing Care; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome; D013997:Time Factors
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents