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Tai chi and qigong for fatigue
Guideline-supported setting
The guideline recommends tai chi or qigong for reducing fatigue during treatment.
MS-N010 · Sources checked October 11, 2026 · Fatigue
What was studied?
People and setting: Adults during cancer treatment
Evidence basis: ASCO–SIO fatigue guideline, 2024
What can we conclude?
Styles and comparators vary. This is a fatigue recommendation, not evidence of tumor control.
Safety and practical context
Adapt movement to balance, mobility, bone health and current treatment effects.
Questions for the care team
- Does this evidence apply to my cancer, treatment and goal?
- Does the exact preparation or delivery method match the study?
- What benefit is plausible, what could go wrong, and what care must continue?
Sources
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