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Decline in physical functioning in first 2years after breast cancer diagnosis predicts 10-year survival in older women

Decline in physical functioning in first 2years after breast cancer diagnosis predicts 10-year... Many breast cancer survivors experience a decline in physical functioning in the year following their cancer diagnosis. While the majority of patients recover in the year after treatment is completed, individuals who experience a persistent decline in physical functioning without recovery are at risk of functional decline and early mortality. Our results highlight the importance of assessing functional status to identify those at risk for functional decline, and suggest a potential role for early intervention in these individuals. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Cancer Survivorship: Research and Practice Springer Journals

Decline in physical functioning in first 2years after breast cancer diagnosis predicts 10-year survival in older women

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 2012 by Springer Science+Business Media, LLC
Subject
Medicine & Public Health; Public Health; Oncology; Health Promotion and Disease Prevention; Health Informatics; Quality of Life Research; Primary Care Medicine
ISSN
1932-2259
eISSN
1932-2267
DOI
10.1007/s11764-012-0239-5
pmid
23232922
Publisher site
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Abstract

Many breast cancer survivors experience a decline in physical functioning in the year following their cancer diagnosis. While the majority of patients recover in the year after treatment is completed, individuals who experience a persistent decline in physical functioning without recovery are at risk of functional decline and early mortality. Our results highlight the importance of assessing functional status to identify those at risk for functional decline, and suggest a potential role for early intervention in these individuals.

Journal

Journal of Cancer Survivorship: Research and PracticeSpringer Journals

Published: Dec 12, 2012

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