Journal of pain and symptom management
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Feb 2022
Review Meta AnalysisEffect of Light Therapy on Cancer-related Fatigue: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Light therapy is a non-pharmacological therapy that is currently being studied in cancer-related symptoms and is certificated as a low-risk intervention by FDA. Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is the most common symptom reported by cancer patients. ⋯ Light therapy could be a feasible and effective option for improving CRF in cancer patients. Larger sample, rigor trials design and a standard protocol of intervention are needed to draw more conclusive conclusions.