Association between cancer-related fatigue and traditional Chinese medicine body constitution in female patients with breast cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a common psychosomatic problem in breast cancer patients. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been used to address symptoms in patients with CRF. Identification of the specific constitution in TCM is essential for personalized care.

Aim

To explore the relationship between fatigue and specific constitutions in breast cancer.

Experimental procedure

We conducted a cross-sectional study in all breast cancer patients at Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan. The severity of fatigue was determined using the Brief Fatigue Inventory-Taiwanese (BFI-T) form. TCM patterns were determined using the Body Constitution Questionnaire (BCQ). The relationship between constitution and fatigue was analyzed using logistic regression

SUBMITTER: Deng SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7817705 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature