Medical conditions and physical function deficits among multiple primary cancer survivors

ConclusionsDespite a similar prevalence of comorbid medical conditions, severe functional limitations were significantly more common among multiple primary survivors than single primary survivors or individuals without cancer.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsAssessment of functional status and treatment of physical deficits may be an especially critical component of care for older patients with a history of multiple cancer diagnoses.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research