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FS-3 - Cancer-Related Fatigue Facts

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Cancer-Related Fatigue Facts

No. 3 in a series providing the latest information for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals.

Introduction

More than half of the people diagnosed with cancer experience cancer-related fatigue (CRF), which is characterized by excessive and persistent exhaustion that interferes with daily activity and function. CRF often begins before cancer is diagnosed, worsens during the course of treatment, and may persist for months—even years—after treatment ends. Fatigue can be difficult to assess because there are no objective measurements.

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last updated on 07/27/09

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