Charlson Comorbidity score influence on prostate cancer survival and radiation-related toxicity.
CONCLUSIONS: Higher CCI is a significant predictor for late RT-related side-effects and shorter OS in men with localized prostate cancer. Baseline comorbidities should be considered during initial counseling and follow up visits.
PMID: 32333734 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Canadian Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Can J Urol Source Type: research
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