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Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a prevalent and distressing side effect of cancer and its treatment that remains inadequately understood and poorly managed. A better understanding of the factors contributing to CRF could result in more effective strategies for the prevention and treatment of CRF.
OBJECTIVE
Fatigue is a common adverse effect among cancer patients undergoing external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), yet the underlying disease- and treatment-related factors influencing its development are poorly understood. We hypothesized that clinical, demographic, and treatment-related factors
The purpose of this study was to examine the factors which affect the level of fatigue among patients participating in clinical trials in which this symptom had been assessed with the EORTC QLQ-C30. Data were assembled from 2390 patients in ten clinical trials in which the QLQ-C30 had been used to
BACKGROUND
Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) has been suggested to be associated with the occurrence of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). This study aims to evaluate the potential of CRF in predicting the occurrence of CINV.
METHODS
This is a prospective, observational study. Recruited
The antiemetic efficacy of 375 mg methylprednisolone given as slow i.v. push injection was assessed in 27 tumor patients receiving strongly emetic cytostatic treatment. 13 of 27 patients were partially or completely protected from nausea and vomiting. Only minor side effects from methylprednisolone
The central objectives of this study were to evaluate the cognitive, psychomotor and subjective effects of two anti-emetic drugs of established value in the prophylaxis of radiation induced nausea and vomiting. The drugs of interest were granisetron (Kytril, SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals,
This randomized, double-blind crossover study was undertaken to compare the antiemetic effectiveness of intravenous prochlorperazine (Compazine) and lorazepam (Ativan) in the management of postchemotherapy symptoms during two initial cycles of therapy. Each patient received at least one treatment as
A new questionnaire on QOL of patients with chemotherapy-induced emesis and vomiting was developed, and its reliability and validity were investigated in the present multi-center clinical trial. The questionnaire consisted of 15 items which included descriptive questions on appetite, feeling, sleep,
BACKGROUND
To give prophylactics or timely treatment for post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is the question. We compared the intensity and number of disturbing post-operative symptoms (i.e. pain, PONV, headache, fatigue, etc.) after prophylactic antiemetic treatment in a group of patients
BACKGROUND
Nausea and vomiting are the most common complications after minor head trauma that increases the risk of intracranial pressure rising. Therefore, the present study was aimed to compare the antiemetic effects of metoclopramide and ondansetron in the treatment of post-traumatic nausea and
We have reported our "new questionnaire of QOL (quality of life) in anti-emetic therapies during cancer chemotherapy" and demonstrated its reliability and validity. In the present study we investigated the utility of tropisetron capsules for delayed nausea and vomiting induced by cancer
OBJECTIVE
Despite significant antiemetic advances, almost 50% of treated cancer patients still experience nausea and vomiting (N&V). The goal of antiemetic therapy--complete prevention of treatment-induced nausea and/or vomiting (TIN+/-V)--remains elusive for several reasons. Potentially, N&V may be
BACKGROUND
In spite of antiemetics, postchemotherapy side effects continue to be common and may affect compliance to cancer treatment. Among the known factors associated with increased symptom severity are: younger age, treatment toxicity, expected severity, and distress, but little is still known
BACKGROUND
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is associated with a significant deterioration in quality of life and is perceived by patients as a major adverse effect of the treatment. The purpose of the review is to determine the safety and efficacy of current antiemetic