Are the effects of cognitive behavior therapy for severe fatigue in cancer survivors sustained up to 14  years after therapy?

ConclusionDespite initial improvement after CBT, levels of fatigue deteriorated over time. Half of the patients who were recovered from severe fatigue after CBT still scored within normal ranges of fatigue at long-term follow-up.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsIt should be explored how to help patients with a relapse of severe fatigue following an initially successful CBT. They may profit from CBT again, or another evidence-based intervention for fatigue (like mindfulness or exercise therapy). Future research to gain insight into reasons for relapse is warranted.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research