Application of biomarkers in the assessment and treatment of cancer-related fatigue

Abstract Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a common side effect experienced by cancer patients and disease-free survivors, significantly impacting their quality of life. This review summarizes the application of biomarkers in assessment and treatment of CRF, while exploring its biological basis throug...

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Main Authors: Hui-Hui Hu, Huan Zhao, Yong-Jing Ren, Sai-Qi Wang, Zhe-Sheng Chen, Hong Guo, Yu-Hua He, Xiao-Hui Gao, Xiaobing Chen
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Language:English
Published: Springer 2025-06-01
Series:Holistic Integrative Oncology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s44178-025-00167-3
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Yong-Jing Ren
Sai-Qi Wang
Zhe-Sheng Chen
Hong Guo
Yu-Hua He
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Xiaobing Chen
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description Abstract Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a common side effect experienced by cancer patients and disease-free survivors, significantly impacting their quality of life. This review summarizes the application of biomarkers in assessment and treatment of CRF, while exploring its biological basis through inflammatory pathways, neuroendocrine responses, metabolic disorders, mitochondrial dysfunction, and oxidative stress. Furthermore, the paper discusses the potential and value of biomarkers in CRF management, including therapeutic approaches such as psychostimulants, corticosteroids, nutritional supplements, and exercise interventions. The development of biomarkers offers a new perspective for the early identification, diagnosis, and treatment of CRF.
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spelling doaj-art-a0fe4abd3d7148b68cc3d01933e707d22025-08-20T03:45:33ZengSpringerHolistic Integrative Oncology2731-45292025-06-014112010.1007/s44178-025-00167-3Application of biomarkers in the assessment and treatment of cancer-related fatigueHui-Hui Hu0Huan Zhao1Yong-Jing Ren2Sai-Qi Wang3Zhe-Sheng Chen4Hong Guo5Yu-Hua He6Xiao-Hui Gao7Xiaobing Chen8Department of Oncology, Henan Engineering Research Center of Precision Therapy of Gastrointestinal Cancer & Zhengzhou Key Laboratory for Precision Therapy of Gastrointestinal Cancer, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Cancer HospitalDepartment of Oncology, Henan Engineering Research Center of Precision Therapy of Gastrointestinal Cancer & Zhengzhou Key Laboratory for Precision Therapy of Gastrointestinal Cancer, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Cancer HospitalDepartment of Oncology, Henan Engineering Research Center of Precision Therapy of Gastrointestinal Cancer & Zhengzhou Key Laboratory for Precision Therapy of Gastrointestinal Cancer, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Cancer HospitalDepartment of Oncology, Henan Engineering Research Center of Precision Therapy of Gastrointestinal Cancer & Zhengzhou Key Laboratory for Precision Therapy of Gastrointestinal Cancer, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Cancer HospitalDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, St. John’s UniversityDepartment of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and TechnologyDepartment of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and TechnologyDepartment of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and TechnologyDepartment of Oncology, Henan Engineering Research Center of Precision Therapy of Gastrointestinal Cancer & Zhengzhou Key Laboratory for Precision Therapy of Gastrointestinal Cancer, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Cancer HospitalAbstract Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a common side effect experienced by cancer patients and disease-free survivors, significantly impacting their quality of life. This review summarizes the application of biomarkers in assessment and treatment of CRF, while exploring its biological basis through inflammatory pathways, neuroendocrine responses, metabolic disorders, mitochondrial dysfunction, and oxidative stress. Furthermore, the paper discusses the potential and value of biomarkers in CRF management, including therapeutic approaches such as psychostimulants, corticosteroids, nutritional supplements, and exercise interventions. The development of biomarkers offers a new perspective for the early identification, diagnosis, and treatment of CRF.https://doi.org/10.1007/s44178-025-00167-3Cancer-related fatigueBiomarkersExerciseTreatmentIndividualizationInflammatory reaction
spellingShingle Hui-Hui Hu
Huan Zhao
Yong-Jing Ren
Sai-Qi Wang
Zhe-Sheng Chen
Hong Guo
Yu-Hua He
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Xiaobing Chen
Application of biomarkers in the assessment and treatment of cancer-related fatigue
Holistic Integrative Oncology
Cancer-related fatigue
Biomarkers
Exercise
Treatment
Individualization
Inflammatory reaction
title Application of biomarkers in the assessment and treatment of cancer-related fatigue
title_full Application of biomarkers in the assessment and treatment of cancer-related fatigue
title_fullStr Application of biomarkers in the assessment and treatment of cancer-related fatigue
title_full_unstemmed Application of biomarkers in the assessment and treatment of cancer-related fatigue
title_short Application of biomarkers in the assessment and treatment of cancer-related fatigue
title_sort application of biomarkers in the assessment and treatment of cancer related fatigue
topic Cancer-related fatigue
Biomarkers
Exercise
Treatment
Individualization
Inflammatory reaction
url https://doi.org/10.1007/s44178-025-00167-3
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