Decline in physical functioning in first 2 years after breast cancer diagnosis predicts 10-year survival in older women
- 12 December 2012
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Journal of Cancer Survivorship
- Vol. 7 (1) , 20-31
Abstract
Breast cancer patients often experience a decline in physical functioning following cancer diagnosis. Although most patients recover after treatment, some patients do not. These changes may be magnified in older women with comorbid conditions and could impact survival outcomes.Keywords
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