Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms in Oncology but heavily underreported and under treated. Both patients and physicians may view cancer-related fatigue as something to be endured rather than a symptom amenable to differential diagnosis and treatment. Cancer-related fatigue can lead to severe cognitive, psychological and physiological symptoms which are amenable to specific medical interventions. As cancer-related fatigue becomes increasingly recognised, oncology team should promptly recognise and treat it. Modern medicine should make same progress in its management as they have achieved in pain control, nausea, and vomiting.
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