title: [Fatigue in cancer patients].
abstract: Fatigue is characterized by persistent tiredness or exhaustion and besides the anorexia-nausea-emesis syndrome one of the most frequent adverse events of cancer treatment. There is a large variety of causes and symptoms. Various non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic interventions can help to ameliorate the symptoms and to improve patient's quality of life. For the effective management of fatigue a systematic approach of the multiprofessional team is required. Last but not least, the pharmacist can contribute to support cancer patients suffering from fatigue.
authors.affiliation: Pharmazeutisches Institut, Klinische Pharmazie, Universität Bonn, An der Immenburg 4, 53121 Bonn.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Höckel
authors.forename: André
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wilmer
authors.forename: Ulrich
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Jaehde
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005221:Fatigue / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D010595:Pharmacists; D011788:Quality of Life
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents