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Review
. 2002;7(2):120-5.
doi: 10.1634/theoncologist.7-2-120.

The cancer patient and quality of life

Andrew Bottomley  1
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Review

The cancer patient and quality of life

Andrew Bottomley. Oncologist. 2002.
Free article

Abstract

Over the last decade, clinicians have accepted that while survival and disease-free survival are critical factors for cancer patients, overall quality-of-life is fundamental. This review considers recent developments in the field of quality of life, oncological challenges and future directions.

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