Factors Affecting the Severity of Fatigue During Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer: An Exploratory Study

Multivariate analyses showed sleep disturbance and depression were significant factors associated with and increased risk for fatigue during radiotherapy for prostate cancer. It is plausible that identifying and managing sleep disturbance and depression may prevent and ameliorate fatigue. Key Words Prostate cancer, radiotherapy, fatigue, sleep disturbance, depression, Puerto Ricans.
Prostate cancer (PC) is a curable disease, but it is still one of the most prevalent malignancies worldwide. In the United States and its territories (including Puerto Rico), the incidence [...]