Late mortality in people with cancer: a population-based Australian study.

CONCLUSIONS: Mortality among people with cancer who are alive at least five years after diagnosis was higher than for the general population, particularly cardiovascular disease-related mortality. Survivorship care should include early recognition and management of risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
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Source: Med J Aust - December 9, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: Koczwara B, Meng R, Miller MD, Clark RA, Kaambwa B, Marin T, Damarell RA, Roder DM Tags: Med J Aust Source Type: research