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@ARTICLE{Schmidt:127462,
author = {M. Schmidt$^*$ and J. Chang-Claude$^*$ and P. Seibold$^*$
and A. Vrieling$^*$ and J. Heinz and D. Flesch-Janys and K.
Steindorf$^*$},
title = {{D}eterminants of long-term fatigue in breast cancer
survivors: results of a prospective patient cohort study.},
journal = {Psycho-oncology},
volume = {24},
number = {1},
issn = {1057-9249},
address = {New York, NY [u.a.]},
publisher = {Wiley},
reportid = {DKFZ-2017-03485},
pages = {40 - 46},
year = {2015},
abstract = {Fatigue is among the most distressing symptoms across the
breast cancer continuum. However, little is known about the
factors contributing to long-term persisting fatigue.
Therefore, we explored determinants of long-term physical,
affective, and cognitive fatigue in a prospective cohort of
breast cancer patients.Breast cancer patients recruited in a
population-based case-control study (MARIE study) provided
comprehensive data on sociodemographics, lifestyle, and
preexisting medical conditions. At follow-up (median 6.3
years post-diagnosis, MARIEplus), disease-free cancer
survivors (N = 1928) reported current fatigue using a
validated multidimensional questionnaire. Additionally,
survivors retrospectively rated their fatigue levels before
diagnosis, during the treatment phase, and 1 year
post-surgery. Linear regression analyses were performed.As
major determinants of long-term physical, affective, and
cognitive fatigue, multiple regression analyses revealed
preexisting psychological or depressive disorders, migraine,
analgesic use, peripheral arterial obstructive disease
(PAOD), and arthritis. A physically inactive lifestyle and
obesity were associated with persisting physical fatigue.
Aromatase inhibitors were also associated with long-term
fatigue, especially cognitive fatigue. Chemotherapy and, to
a lower extent, radiotherapy were major contributors to the
development of fatigue during the treatment phase, yet were
not associated with long-term fatigue.Although the
development of fatigue in breast cancer patients seems
largely impacted by cancer therapy, for the long-term
persistence of fatigue, preexisting medical or psychological
conditions related to depression or pain and lifestyle
factors appear to be more relevant. Physicians,
psycho-oncologists, and researchers may need to distinguish
between acute fatigue during therapy and long-term
persisting fatigue with regard to its pathophysiology and
treatment.},
keywords = {Analgesics (NLM Chemicals) / Antineoplastic Agents (NLM
Chemicals) / Aromatase Inhibitors (NLM Chemicals)},
cin = {G110 / C020 / G111},
ddc = {150},
cid = {I:(DE-He78)G110-20160331 / I:(DE-He78)C020-20160331 /
I:(DE-He78)G111-20160331},
pnm = {317 - Translational cancer research (POF3-317)},
pid = {G:(DE-HGF)POF3-317},
typ = {PUB:(DE-HGF)16},
pubmed = {pmid:24839264},
doi = {10.1002/pon.3581},
url = {https://inrepo02.dkfz.de/record/127462},
}