[An updated synthesis of the international recommendations about the use of non-pharmacological interventions in the treatment of fatigue].

Introduction: Fatigue is a frequent and disturbing symptom in oncology but remains undertreated. Given the absence of effective drug treatment, non-pharmacological interventions have a prominent place in the treatment of fatigue. However, they are relatively unknown by professionals who lack of clear points of reference to refer patients with confidence.

Breast Cancer Survivors' Supportive Care Needs, Posttraumatic Growth and Satisfaction with Doctors' Interpersonal Skills in Relation to Physical Activity 8 Months after the End of Treatment: A Prospective Exploratory Study.

Objective: We assessed whether breast cancer survivors' (BCSs) supportive care needs, posttraumatic growth (positive psychological changes) and satisfaction with doctors' interpersonal skills could be related to physical activity (PA).

Methods: A total of 426 BCSs were approached during the last week of treatment. Eight months later, 278 (65%) provided information on their PA levels.

[Health maintenance, relaxation and hypnosis for chronic pain patients].

The treatment of chronic pain patients integrates more and more complementary therapies such as relaxation and hypnosis, implemented by specially trained nurses. These techniques are offered on the basis of nurses' diagnoses carried out in the framework of a clinical approach.

[Epidemiology and delays in the management of 355 patients with lung cancer].

Background: The epidemiology of patients with lung cancer in a Seine-Saint-Denis hospital are reported, as well as causes of diagnostic and therapeutic delays in their management.

Material And Methods: Retrospective analysis of cases diagnosed from January 1, 1997 to December 31, 2003.

Results: Of 355 cases, 15.