The cancer patient and quality of life

被引:230
作者
Bottomley, A [1 ]
机构
[1] EORTC Data Ctr, European Org Res & Treatment Canc, B-1200 Brussels, Belgium
关键词
health-related quality of life; rHuEpo; fatigue; subjective experience; cancer;
D O I
10.1634/theoncologist.7-2-120
中图分类号
R73 [肿瘤学];
学科分类号
100214 ;
摘要
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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页码:120 / 125
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