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HOLLYWOOD, FLA. - Fatigue should be evaluated as a vital sign at every encounter with cancer patients, according to updated treatment guidelines issued at the annual conference of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
Many studies have shown that fatigue is the most prevalent and distressing complaint among cancer patients. The problem is exacerbated by the growing use of multimodal, high-intensity regimens. Fatigue often extends for months or years following treatment, said Victoria Mock, D.N.Sc., director of the center...
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