Physical symptoms appear to predict cancer prognosis
Posted on Monday, July 26, 2004 @ 8:16 AM PDT by bjs
Physical symptoms that impact quality of life, such as nausea and shortness of breath, may predict shorter survival for patients with terminal cancer. A new study finds a patient's symptoms and results of quality of life assessments may provide important clues to an individual patient's prognosis. Psychosocial factors, such as anxiety or spiritual distress, did not predict shorter survival.
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