Assessment of cancer related fatigue

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The Assessment of Fatigue and its Related Factors in Patients with Cancer

Abstract Introduction: Cancer is a major health issue in Iran and in the rest of the world. Fatigue is one of the most complex and the most prevalent cancer-related problems that can affect various aspects of life for cancer patients. It can cause numerous problems. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the level of fatigue and its associated factors in patients with cance...

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: Trakia Journal of Science

سال: 2017

ISSN: 1313-7050,1313-3551

DOI: 10.15547/tjs.2017.03.010