Current management of fatigue and anemia in patients with cancer.

Victoria Mock, MiKaela Olsen

Journal: Seminars in oncology nursing 2004;19(4 Suppl 2):36-41

PMID: 14702919

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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.

Address: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA.

DOI: 10.1053/j.soncn.2003.09.001

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MeSH Terms: Activities of Daily Living, Anemia, Antineoplastic Agents, Epoetin Alfa, Erythropoietin, Fatigue, Female, Hematinics, Humans, Male, Neoplasms, Nursing Assessment, Nursing Methodology Research, Oncology Nursing, Patient Care Planning, Quality of Life, Recombinant Proteins