"Fatigue is one of the most common and bothersome symptoms in people with cancer, and yet we have very few evidence-based treatments for it. Nearly two-thirds of people with metastatic breast cancer are affected by fatigue, which can erode quality of life and interfere with mood, cognition, and ability to participate in important activities," said Elizabeth Addington, PhD.
In the current study, women with stage IV breast cancer who had moderate to severe fatigue were randomly assigned to have six weekly telephone-delivered sessions of either ACT... or standard education and support.
Overall, patients who received ACT demonstrated a decrease in fatigue interference and improved functional quality of life after two weeks and six months compared to patients who received standard care.
ACT patients also demonstrated a steady decline in sleep interference, which was not observed in education and support patients, according to the findings.
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