Baseline Quality of Life Factors Predict Long Term Survival after Elective Resection for Colorectal Cancer

Background. Studies have shown an association between baseline quality of life (Qol) and survival in advanced cancers. The aim of this study was to investigate their predictive value in long term survival after elective colorectal cancer resection. Methods. A consecutive series of patients undergoin...

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Main Authors: Abhiram Sharma, Leslie G. Walker, John R. T. Monson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:International Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/269510