The hidden dangers of a cancer diagnosis
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The hidden dangers of a cancer diagnosis
Abstract
Patients have a heightened risk of injury in the weeks before and after a diagnosis
Conflict of interest statement
We have read and understood the BMJ Group policy on declaration of interests and declare the following interests: none.
Comment on
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Injuries before and after diagnosis of cancer: nationwide register based study.BMJ. 2016 Aug 31;354:i4218. doi: 10.1136/bmj.i4218. BMJ. 2016. PMID: 27582045
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