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Inflammation, Fatigue Tied to Omega-3 Intake After Breast CA


Mar 14, 2012
For breast cancer survivors, there may be an association between inflammation, intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, and fatigue, with increased intake linked to decreased inflammation and fatigue, according to research published online March 12 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Biofield Healing Tied to Less Fatigue for Cancer Survivors


Aug 16, 2011
Biofield healing is associated with a significant reduction in fatigue and cortisol slope in breast cancer survivors, independently of belief, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in Cancer.

Fatigue and sleep disorders increase risk of neurocognitive impairment


Apr 12, 2011
Survivors of childhood cancer may be at risk of neurocognitive impairment associated with fatigue and sleep disorders, according to a study published online April 11 in Cancer.

African-Americans, Caucasians report less fatigue after group-based mind-body intervention


Oct 5, 2010
Breast cancer survivors experience significant improvements in fatigue levels after a group-based, holistic intervention, regardless of race, according to research presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities, held from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3 in Miami.

Drugs to Lower Anemia Risk Linked to Pulmonary Embolism


Nov 16, 2009
The use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents to reduce anemia risk has rapidly increased since their approval to nearly half of advanced cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, but they are associated with a higher risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism while having no effect on the rate of blood transfusion, according to a study published online Nov. 10 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

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