BACKGROUND The current study was conducted to assess symptom prevalence and
symptom intensity and their relation to quality of life in medical oncology patients at a …

Fatigue has become an important symptom in research and also for clinical diagnosis and
follow up. Many physical illnesses, in particular chronic ones such as cancer, are highly …

Fatigue is a highly prevalent and distressing symptom of cancer and its treatment. However,
cancer patients often fail to communicate with their oncologists about fatigue. In this study …

This study examined the criterion validity and sensitivity and specificity of a single item to
rapidly screen patients in ambulatory oncology clinics for cancer-related fatigue. In an effort …

Goals of work The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a discharge-
planning program on helping caregivers meet the physical care needs of children with …

Abstract Cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine (Oncovin), and prednisolone (CHOP)
has for many years been the standard chemotherapeutic regimen for patients with …

Purpose/Objectives: To identify when fatigue is reported as a problem by people who are
HIV positive, what the perception of fatigue is, and which self-care behaviors are used and …

Fatigue is a serious problem for individuals experiencing chronic illness that can cause
difficulties managing self-care activities and achieving quality of life. The applicability of a …

Quality of life is related to the number of distressing symptoms experienced as a result of
cancer chemotherapy. According to different researchers, the perceptions of patients and …

OBJECTIVES: To review the various treatment approaches, complications, and nursing
management of patients with esophageal cancer. DATA SOURCES: Review articles, staging …