Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To describe the management of fatigue and anemia in patients with cancer. DATA SOURCES: Published literature and clinical experience. CONCLUSION: Anemia is a common cause of cancer-related fatigue. Epoetin alfa increases hemoglobin, decreases transfusion requirements, and improves energy and quality of life in patients with cancer-related anemia. Nonpharmacologic treatment options include exercise, nutrition optimization, and psychosocial interventions. Effective management of fatigue improves overall cancer treatment, quality of life, and functional status. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Fatigue and anemia are commonly undertreated complications of cancer and its treatment. Oncology nurses play a key role in identifying and managing these conditions.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 36-41 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Seminars in oncology nursing |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | SUPPL. 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2003 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology(nursing)
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