Fatigue in adolescents with cancer: a review of the literature.

@article{Erickson2004FatigueIA,
  title={Fatigue in adolescents with cancer: a review of the literature.},
  author={Jeanne M. Erickson},
  journal={Clinical journal of oncology nursing},
  year={2004},
  volume={8 2},
  pages={
          139-45
        }
}
  • J. Erickson
  • Published 1 April 2004
  • Medicine, Psychology
  • Clinical journal of oncology nursing
Fatigue is a prevalent and distressing symptom in people with cancer, and adolescents with cancer are no exception. Research on fatigue in the context of age and development will help in the development of age-specific prevention and management guidelines. The developmental profile, cancer epidemiology, and research needs related to adolescents with cancer are unique. A number of descriptive studies now form the foundation of scientific knowledge about cancer-related fatigue in adolescents… 
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