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Table 3 Interview results in patients with fatigue (n = 124)

From: Fatigue in patients with cancer receiving outpatient chemotherapy: a prospective two-center study

 

n (%)

Onset of fatigue

 Before cancer chemotherapy

27 (21.8)

 After cancer chemotherapy

88 (71.0)

 Unknown

9 (7.3)

PS ≥ 2

46 (37.1)

With disease complication (HT, DM, etc.)

73 (58.9)

With sleep disorders

32 (25.8)

Reduced dietary intake

35 (28.2)

With edema

32 (25.8)

With diarrhea

19 (15.3)

Self-treatment for fatigue (acupuncture and moxibustion, aromatherapy, etc.)

19 (15.3)

  1. PS Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status, HT Hypertension, DM Diabetes